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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.

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.

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Trail

Perseverance Trail

Juneau, United States (Alaska)

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.

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Kayaking and paddleboarding

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Museums

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Wildlife and birding

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Old town and historic sights

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Stingrays, turtles and dolphins

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Local culture and markets

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Beaches

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How to get there

The trailhead is at the end of Basin Road, behind downtown Juneau.

Time needed

Two to four hours for the round-trip to Silverbow Basin.

What it costs

Hiking here is done on your own, so there is no fee for the trail itself.

Suits

Hikers wanting an easy walk

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

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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.

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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.

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