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Backpacking or camping near Juneau
Posted on 8/21/22 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 8/21/22 at 12:43 pm
Going to Juneau weekend after Labor Day. Want to camp one night somewhere?
I see there are trails that leave from rhe edge of town. Can I hike in a mile or two and camp here?
I have camped in bear country(glacier park and Yellowstone) but the population may be higher in Juneau. Most likely won't even bring food on a short pack trip like that. Or I do have a bear cannister I could bring.
There is a campground near Mendenhall glacier I could go to if I can't pack in somewhere. Thinking it wouldn't be that busy on a Monday night a week after labor day.
First trip to Alaska. Will be my 49th state to visit. I've camped in 25 of them so far and want to spend at least one night outdoors. Looking forward to it.
I see there are trails that leave from rhe edge of town. Can I hike in a mile or two and camp here?
I have camped in bear country(glacier park and Yellowstone) but the population may be higher in Juneau. Most likely won't even bring food on a short pack trip like that. Or I do have a bear cannister I could bring.
There is a campground near Mendenhall glacier I could go to if I can't pack in somewhere. Thinking it wouldn't be that busy on a Monday night a week after labor day.
First trip to Alaska. Will be my 49th state to visit. I've camped in 25 of them so far and want to spend at least one night outdoors. Looking forward to it.
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Posted on 8/21/22 at 1:34 pm to Nodust
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Going to Juneau weekend after Labor Day. Want to camp one night somewhere?
There are millions of acres of National Forest, plus several campgrounds. One thing maybe to consider, is a DNR cabin rental ($35/night) or AK State Park cabin. LINK
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I see there are trails that leave from rhe edge of town. Can I hike in a mile or two and camp here?
Hell yeah. You can camp on the beach, woods, etc.
Consider Mt Roberts or Mt Juneau downtown too.
Vid - Backpacking TV
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I have camped in bear country(glacier park and Yellowstone) but the population may be higher in Juneau. Most likely won't even bring food on a short pack trip like that. Or I do have a bear cannister I could bring.
Yeah, bears are everywhere. I see them downtown every day..lol. Youre gonna need to put food in scent proof bags. Buy bear spray.
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There is a campground near Mendenhall glacier I could go to if I can't pack in somewhere. Thinking it wouldn't be that busy on a Monday night a week after labor day.
Has one of the most beautiful views of any normal campground. there's also a nice trail system at West Glacier where the campground is located.
There's also one at Auke Rec, about a mile north of the Ferry Terminal.
This post was edited on 8/21/22 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 8/21/22 at 4:47 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Thanks Roger. Mt Juneau or along the coast sounds great.
Posted on 8/21/22 at 7:10 pm to Nodust
Theres a nice trail that runs from behind downtown and up to to SIlverbow Basin. Mt Juneau, Mt Roberts, The Flume and Granite Creek trails all branch off of the main trail. Worth exploring, there's some old mine shafts, and you can get up above treeline really quickly.
This is Granite Creek, I was up there about a month ago. Its one of my favorite hikes.
This is Granite Creek, I was up there about a month ago. Its one of my favorite hikes.
Posted on 8/23/22 at 10:42 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Do you fish while hiking/camping Roger?
Posted on 8/24/22 at 11:47 am to RogerTheShrubber
I was looking at 10 day forecast. Does it rain everyday?
Posted on 9/2/22 at 2:18 pm to ecb
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Do you fish while hiking/camping Roger?
Sometimes. Depends on time of year, etc.
Its going to be rainy the next few days, an "atmospheric river" supposedly. Doesn't hurt outdoor activity, but does mess with the views and scenery.
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TodayRain. High near 57. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
TonightRain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 54. East wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
SaturdayRain. High near 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday NightRain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
SundayRain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday NightA 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Labor DayRain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Posted on 9/2/22 at 5:59 pm to RogerTheShrubber
How's that Russian Dumpling place.
Pel'meni?
Pel'meni?
Posted on 9/2/22 at 8:48 pm to Nodust
Theres a couple of decent eateries in the same building, really cool old facility.
That's the place people go when the bars close. All the night crawlers show up there. Its pretty good Russian dumplings. Seems like its been there forever and it's very popular with the summer tourism workers.
That's the place people go when the bars close. All the night crawlers show up there. Its pretty good Russian dumplings. Seems like its been there forever and it's very popular with the summer tourism workers.
This post was edited on 9/2/22 at 8:51 pm
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