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Mount Roberts Trail: Hiking Guide to One of Juneau’s Best Mountain Trails

Rising directly above downtown Juneau, Mount Roberts Trail offers one of the most accessible ways to climb from the streets of Alaska’s capital into genuine alpine country. The trail begins near sea level and climbs relentlessly through dense Southeast Alaska rainforest before emerging above treeline near the upper station of the Goldbelt Tram. Hikers can …

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Roberts Peak: Hiking, History & Mountain Guide to Mount Roberts in Juneau

Roberts Peak | Mount Roberts Roberts Peak, more commonly known as Mount Roberts, rises 3,819 feet above Gastineau Channel immediately southeast of downtown Juneau, Alaska. The mountain is one of the most recognizable landmarks around the state capital, combining steep rainforest-covered slopes, open alpine ridges, a rich mining-era history, and expansive views over Juneau and …

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