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A rocky alpine trail leads along a ridge above Juneau and a deep channel, with hikers in the distance under a dramatic sky.

Trail

Mount Roberts Trail

Switchbacking climb from Basin Road to the Mountain House and Mount Roberts summit.

Reference 172

Tongass National Forest · USFS

Distance
4.5 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Route type
Out and back
Est time
4 hours
Access modes
Road · Hike
Hazards
Stay on trail; off-trail hikers are lost or injured almost every year.
RoadHike

The trail begins on Basin Road just past the wooden trestle bridge and switchbacks through forest about 2 miles (around 1.5 hours) to treeline and the Mountain House at 1,760 feet, upper station of the Goldbelt Tram. It continues about 4.5 miles from the start (around 4 hours) to the summit. Expect views of Lynn Canal plus marmots, grouse and wildflowers. The Sixth Street entrance is closed because of unstable slopes. The tram was temporarily closed for maintenance in 2026, so do not count on riding down.

In pictures

A rocky alpine trail leads along a ridge above Juneau and a deep channel, with hikers in the distance under a dramatic sky.
Reference 172

Hiking · Wildlife viewing

Sources

Last updated 2026-11-13