Trips to Perseverance Trail
Getting there
Perseverance Trail
The trailhead is at the end of Basin Road, behind downtown Juneau.
Perseverance Trail
Perseverance Trail is the most popular and easily reached trail system in Juneau. It climbs from the end of Basin Road into the Gold Creek valley behind downtown, past old mine ruins.
About the Perseverance Trail
Perseverance Trail follows Gold Creek up into the valley behind downtown Juneau. It is the most popular and easily reached trail system in the city, and it starts at a trailhead at the end of Basin Road. The trail runs from the edge of town into canyon wilderness.
The walk to Silverbow Basin takes about two to four hours round-trip. Along the way you pass historic mine shafts and open views of the Gold Creek valley. At Silverbow Basin sits the abandoned Perseverance Mine, which ran from 1885 to 1921. The ruins are old and unstable, so keep well back from them.
- About 3 miles round-trip to Silverbow Basin
- 1885 to 1921 years the Perseverance Mine operated
- 2 to 4 hours round-trip to Silverbow Basin
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Trips that go to Perseverance Trail
Booked with our partner Shore Excursions Group. Prices are per person.
Getting there, cost and time
The trailhead is at the end of Basin Road, behind downtown Juneau.
Hiking here is done on your own, so there is no fee for the trail itself.
Two to four hours for the round-trip to Silverbow Basin.
Good to know
- Hike with a buddy and be bear aware. Some backcountry areas have no cell service.
- Visitors should be very careful exploring the ruins of the Perseverance Mine.
Near the Perseverance Trail
Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is the old waterfront core of Alaska's capital, a compact grid of historic buildings, museums and an arts center. Most of what you want to see here is a short walk from the cruise docks.
Mount Juneau Trail
A steep trail above Juneau that climbs to the 3,576-foot summit of Mount Juneau and runs on along the ridge. Most hikers use it as a full-day outing with views over town.
Mount Roberts Trail
Mount Roberts is a 3,819 foot peak just east of downtown Juneau. Its trail starts at a trailhead on Basin Road and climbs steeply to the Mountain House and the summit.
East Glacier Loop Trail
East Glacier Loop Trail is a moderate forest hike above the east side of Mendenhall Lake. You get good glacier views and a chance at black bear sightings.
Sailings that stop in Juneau
2,816 sailings on 18 cruise lines call here in the next twelve months. Totals are for two guests, taxes included.
Carnival Legend
Koningsdam
Norwegian Jade
Sources: Juneau Hiking Trails · Outdoor Activities Guide · Auke Lake, Wikipedia · Mount Roberts (Juneau, Alaska), Wikipedia · Juneau, Wikivoyage
Photo: Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0