Trail: Perseverance Trail
National Park: Div. of State Parks and Outdoor Prog.
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Geological feature(s)
Grove(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Waterfall(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Camping
Camping - Backpacking
Dogs - On leash
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Shooting - Target
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Rock climbing
Rockhounding
Elevation: 1100 ft
Desc: The historic Perseverance Trail started out as the first road in Alaska, providing access from the shores of Gastineau Channel to various mines and mills in the silverbow Basin. Parks of the trail cling to steep cliffs on wooden cribs or rock walls while other parts wind through the northern rainforest and subalpine of the Gold Creek drainage. Over the years the road has turned into one of Juneau’s most heavily used trails because of its smooth gravel tread, spectacular surroundings and easy access by foot from downtown Juneau.
The Perseverance Trailhead is a short walk from downtown Juneau and the cruise ship docks