Mount Roberts (Juneau, Alaska)

This article is about the mountain near Juneau, Alaska. For the apex of Nunivak Island, Alaska, see Mount Roberts (Nunivak Island). For other summits, see Mount Roberts (disambiguation).

Mount Roberts or Roberts Peak (Tlingit: Wooshkeenax̱ Deiyí) is a 3,819 foot (1,164 m) mountain just east of downtown Juneau, Alaska. It is noted for its accessibility from downtown Juneau and for the Goldbelt Tram which carries passengers and tourists from sea level to 1,800 feet (550 m) up the mountain.

Mount Roberts
The Goldbelt Tram in Juneau, Alaska
Highest point
Elevation	3,819 ft (1,164 m)
Prominence	300 ft (91 m)– roughly
Coordinates	58°17′10″N 134°19′34″W
Geography
Location	Boundary Ranges, Alaska
Topo map	USGS Juneau
Climbing
First ascent	Unknown
Easiest route	Scramble

A trail head behind downtown leads to the top of the tram (with nearly 2 miles of steep switchbacks) and from that point to the summit where the views to the west overlook the harbor, West Juneau and Douglas Island.

A view of the Goldbelt Tram from the cruise ship docks

A portion of the trail up the north side of Mount Roberts

External links

• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mount Roberts (Juneau, Alaska)