Near Knoya Peak Trail
Knoya summit view looking east northeast toward Temptation Peak (and a malamute)
Near Knoya Peak Trail
Dome Trail summit looking at the start
Near Knoya Peak Trail
Saddle before the summit of Dome Trail
Near Knoya Peak Trail
Summit of Dome Trail looking at the next peak
Near Knoya Peak Trail
View west from Knoya summit.

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Knoya Peak Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A ridge hike from the Dome to the summit of Knoya Peak.
2.2
mi
Distance
2,048
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
JBER recreational pass and check-in required.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.19mi
Distance
2,048ft
Elevation Gain
384ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
4,662ft
High Point
2,699ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Knoya Peak rises up to about 4,600 ft. above sea level and is a very prominent peak in the Chugach front range skyline. From the end of the Dome Trail, continue east-southeast along the ridgeline up to the top of Knoya, where the ridgeline forks. Heading north takes you to Kanchee Peak, and heading southeast takes you to Tikishla Peak. This trail has an intermediate/difficult rating for its steep grade.

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Contributors
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