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Peterson Lake Trail

1,266 ft of climbing
Camp 3 mi away

7.9 mi out & back · 1,266 ft gain · 798 ft high point · Hard · Mixed surface

From Peterson Lake Trailhead

AK · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

The Peterson Lake Trail starts at Peterson Lake Trailhead, climbs 1,266 feet out and back on mixed surface.

Elevation

1,266 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

2.8 mi from the trailhead
Windfall Lake Cabin
Campground · AK

More hikes nearby

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Nugget Falls Trail
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- Camp under a mile away
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Tongass National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Out: 880 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

National Shrine of St. Thérèse, Juneau

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 7.9 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,266 ft round trip
High point: 798 ft
Low point: 28 ft
Difficulty: HardFrom 7.9 mi and 1,266 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 7
Start: Peterson Lake Trailhead
Trailhead: 58.4826° N · 134.7807° W

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3.6 mi from the trailhead

Peterson Lake Cabin

Campground · AK

5.9 mi from the trailhead

John Muir Cabin

Campground · AK

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East Glacier Trail

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Camp under a mile away

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Tongass National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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Camp under a mile away

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Kootznoowoo Wilderness · Camp under a mile away

Moraine Ecology Trail

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Camp under a mile away

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Tongass National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Trail of Time

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Inside Tongass National Forest
Camp under a mile away

1.0 mi out & back · 194 ft gain · Easy

Tongass National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Photo Point Trail

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Inside Tongass National Forest
Camp under a mile away

0.3 mi out & back · 17 ft gain · Easy

Tongass National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today43°37°Rain
Tue44°37°Light Rain
Wed44°35°Light Rain
Thu40°31°Light Rain Likely
Fri38°29°Chance Rain And Snow
Sat38°29°Chance Rain And Snow
Sun37°30°Chance Rain And Snow

Today: Rain · wind 10 to 15 mph NE

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Signal

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