Claire's Guidebook
Hikes/Walks
Just steps away from the Airbnb, Treadwell Trail is above Sandy Beach and winds through the old mine ruins which you can explore. This is an easy trail with informational markers. The trailhead is at the end of St Ann’s Ave.
Treadwell Trail
Treadwell TrailJust steps away from the Airbnb, Treadwell Trail is above Sandy Beach and winds through the old mine ruins which you can explore. This is an easy trail with informational markers. The trailhead is at the end of St Ann’s Ave.
Mount Jumbo Trail is the closest trail to the Airbnb and I'd say this is one of the more strenuous hikes (if you go all the way to the top). If you go to the top, you'll find a truly amazing view of Juneau and the surrounding area. You can also hike just 15 minutes up to the meadow which is a bit of a climb to a beautiful spot, but not a full commitment to the day hike.
Mount Jumbo Trail
Mount Jumbo Trail is the closest trail to the Airbnb and I'd say this is one of the more strenuous hikes (if you go all the way to the top). If you go to the top, you'll find a truly amazing view of Juneau and the surrounding area. You can also hike just 15 minutes up to the meadow which is a bit of a climb to a beautiful spot, but not a full commitment to the day hike.
Treadwell Ditch Trail is one of my favorites! You can connect with it from Mount Jumbo Trail and then you follow the ditch which was built in the early 1900's to collect and divert water to generate electricity for the Treadwell Mine in Douglas. This is trail that starts near our home via the Mount Jumbo Trail just before the meadow and ends 14 miles later near the Eaglecrest Ski Area parking lot. There are many places to connect with the trail along the way including Gastineau Meadows, Blueberry Hill, and Bonnie Brae. If you have any questions about hiking this trail please let me know. I love that this trail is long and level. It's a great one for getting dropped off at one of the connecting points and then ending up back at our place.
Treadwell Ditch Trail
Treadwell Ditch TrailTreadwell Ditch Trail is one of my favorites! You can connect with it from Mount Jumbo Trail and then you follow the ditch which was built in the early 1900's to collect and divert water to generate electricity for the Treadwell Mine in Douglas. This is trail that starts near our home via the Mount Jumbo Trail just before the meadow and ends 14 miles later near the Eaglecrest Ski Area parking lot. There are many places to connect with the trail along the way including Gastineau Meadows, Blueberry Hill, and Bonnie Brae. If you have any questions about hiking this trail please let me know. I love that this trail is long and level. It's a great one for getting dropped off at one of the connecting points and then ending up back at our place.
This is a trail that goes into a historic mining area at the end of Basin Road in downtown Juneau. It climbs uphill (steep at first then a pleasant gradual increase) alongside Gold Creek. You'll see scenic waterfalls, streams, plants, trees, and likely wildlife.
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Perseverance Trail
Perseverance TrailThis is a trail that goes into a historic mining area at the end of Basin Road in downtown Juneau. It climbs uphill (steep at first then a pleasant gradual increase) alongside Gold Creek. You'll see scenic waterfalls, streams, plants, trees, and likely wildlife.
Mount Juneau Trail is accessed via Perseverance Trail/Basin Road. This is one of the more strenuous day hikes in Juneau with breath taking views that really pay off. This is a gorgeous hike for a sunny day with awesome perspectives of downtown, Douglas, and once you get to the top you can see the Mendenhall Valley and Chilkat Mountain Range.
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Mount Juneau
Mount Juneau Trail is accessed via Perseverance Trail/Basin Road. This is one of the more strenuous day hikes in Juneau with breath taking views that really pay off. This is a gorgeous hike for a sunny day with awesome perspectives of downtown, Douglas, and once you get to the top you can see the Mendenhall Valley and Chilkat Mountain Range.
Sheep Creek Trail is one of my absolute favorite trails even though I'm embarrassed to admit I've never hiked the entire trail. After a 30 minute climb to get you warmed up, you hike through a lush and level valley along Sheep Creek for 45-60 minutes. In this valley if you look up at the mountains you'll likely be able to spot mountain goats climbing around the rocks up high. At the end of the valley, you'll continue climbing upwards. The views are amazing if you go for it!
Sheep Creek Trail Head
Sheep Creek Trail RoadSheep Creek Trail is one of my absolute favorite trails even though I'm embarrassed to admit I've never hiked the entire trail. After a 30 minute climb to get you warmed up, you hike through a lush and level valley along Sheep Creek for 45-60 minutes. In this valley if you look up at the mountains you'll likely be able to spot mountain goats climbing around the rocks up high. At the end of the valley, you'll continue climbing upwards. The views are amazing if you go for it!
Mount Roberts Trail is a nice intermediate trail as it is uphill but relatively quick. It takes most people 45 minutes to get from the trailhead on Basin Road to Mount Roberts Tramway where you can get a beer and a tram ride down. Or you can keep hiking up to the giant cross that overlooks downtown Juneau and Douglas. Keep hiking and it goes on for quite a while along Gold Ridge.
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Mt. Roberts Trailhead
1001 Basin RdMount Roberts Trail is a nice intermediate trail as it is uphill but relatively quick. It takes most people 45 minutes to get from the trailhead on Basin Road to Mount Roberts Tramway where you can get a beer and a tram ride down. Or you can keep hiking up to the giant cross that overlooks downtown Juneau and Douglas. Keep hiking and it goes on for quite a while along Gold Ridge.
This is one of my favorite easy trails when you know the weather is great somewhere in Juneau but not around our house. A 25 minute drive out North Douglas will take you to a much drier, sunnier ecosystem. This level hike loops from the parking lot to the beach and back. The beach has lovely views of Auke Bay and the Chilkat mountains. This is a great place to go for sunset.
Rain Forest Trail
14020 NF-Fh31This is one of my favorite easy trails when you know the weather is great somewhere in Juneau but not around our house. A 25 minute drive out North Douglas will take you to a much drier, sunnier ecosystem. This level hike loops from the parking lot to the beach and back. The beach has lovely views of Auke Bay and the Chilkat mountains. This is a great place to go for sunset.
This trail is the next parking area down from Rainforest Trail. Falser Outer Point is another relatively level loop that goes to the beach and back. In my personal opinion this one is even better than Rainforest Trail (you can park in one spot and hit both loops in one hike and end up back at your car). It passes by beaver ponds, meadow, boardwalks that appear to float over streams, and pops in and out of gorgeous beach areas. Local tips:
If you go at sunset you'll usually see beaver activity on the main pond.
If you go during a super low tide you can walk across the exposed land bridge out to Shaman Island for some excellent low tide exploration. Check the tide table to plan your trip.
False Outer Point
North Douglas HighwayThis trail is the next parking area down from Rainforest Trail. Falser Outer Point is another relatively level loop that goes to the beach and back. In my personal opinion this one is even better than Rainforest Trail (you can park in one spot and hit both loops in one hike and end up back at your car). It passes by beaver ponds, meadow, boardwalks that appear to float over streams, and pops in and out of gorgeous beach areas. Local tips:
If you go at sunset you'll usually see beaver activity on the main pond.
If you go during a super low tide you can walk across the exposed land bridge out to Shaman Island for some excellent low tide exploration. Check the tide table to plan your trip.
Sandy Beach is located in Douglas below out house on the water. If you love dogs, you will run into quite a few here as it is an unofficial dog park. This is also a great place for families to hang out on sunny days. On clear summer evenings, sandy beach is a great place to gather wood, have a bonfire and roast some hot dogs and s'mores.
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Savikko Park
101 Savikko RdSandy Beach is located in Douglas below out house on the water. If you love dogs, you will run into quite a few here as it is an unofficial dog park. This is also a great place for families to hang out on sunny days. On clear summer evenings, sandy beach is a great place to gather wood, have a bonfire and roast some hot dogs and s'mores.
Drive to the end of Industrial Blvd in the valley and you'll find a trailhead many locals refer to as "The Bad Dogs Trail". This is where people go for dog walks. This trail goes through the wetlands and has amazing views of Mendenhall Glacier if you stand along the river. At low tide you can walk pretty far out into the wetlands. This trail is right next to the airport so it's also fun to stand below the flight path as the flights come and go.
Industrial Boulevard
Industrial BoulevardDrive to the end of Industrial Blvd in the valley and you'll find a trailhead many locals refer to as "The Bad Dogs Trail". This is where people go for dog walks. This trail goes through the wetlands and has amazing views of Mendenhall Glacier if you stand along the river. At low tide you can walk pretty far out into the wetlands. This trail is right next to the airport so it's also fun to stand below the flight path as the flights come and go.
Drinks
Louie's is a local watering hole that is an easy 10 minute walk from our place. It is recently renovated and is a great place to drink beers and cocktails alongside locals. They often have events and live music on the weekends. There is a back patio with firepit if you're looking for an outdoor space.
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Louie's Douglas Inn
915 3rd StLouie's is a local watering hole that is an easy 10 minute walk from our place. It is recently renovated and is a great place to drink beers and cocktails alongside locals. They often have events and live music on the weekends. There is a back patio with firepit if you're looking for an outdoor space.
This is hands down my favorite place to get a drink in Juneau. Locally owned, operated, and distilled! I am biased but the gin is delicious and the cocktails served on site are creative and herbal. Open daily 1-8pm with a 2 drink daily limit. You might find yourself going back multiple days during your stay. Not only are the drinks great but it's a beautiful space, they have local merchandise, and lots of non-alcoholic options as well.
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Amalga Distillery
134 N Franklin StThis is hands down my favorite place to get a drink in Juneau. Locally owned, operated, and distilled! I am biased but the gin is delicious and the cocktails served on site are creative and herbal. Open daily 1-8pm with a 2 drink daily limit. You might find yourself going back multiple days during your stay. Not only are the drinks great but it's a beautiful space, they have local merchandise, and lots of non-alcoholic options as well.
The Grizz Bar is a great outdoor place to get drinks and take in the cruise ship scene across from Marine Park downtown. They have an excellent selection of cocktails and local brews. The ambiance is top notch including firepits, outdoor bar seating, and picnic tables along the sidewalk to watch the cruise ship passengers and locals come and go.
Griz Bar
210 Admiral WayThe Grizz Bar is a great outdoor place to get drinks and take in the cruise ship scene across from Marine Park downtown. They have an excellent selection of cocktails and local brews. The ambiance is top notch including firepits, outdoor bar seating, and picnic tables along the sidewalk to watch the cruise ship passengers and locals come and go.
The Narrows is a great little place to get fancy cocktails downtown across from Deckhand Dave's. They have excellent drink selection, highly knowledgeable bartenders, and a beautiful fireplace. Our favorite cocktail here is the Spicy Lady.
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The Narrows Bar
148 S Franklin StThe Narrows is a great little place to get fancy cocktails downtown across from Deckhand Dave's. They have excellent drink selection, highly knowledgeable bartenders, and a beautiful fireplace. Our favorite cocktail here is the Spicy Lady.
Excellent local brewery with creative beers, delicious food, and a beautiful space.
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Devil's Club Brewing Company
100 N Franklin StExcellent local brewery with creative beers, delicious food, and a beautiful space.
Locally owned and operated brewery with a great selection of creative beers. Also a great place to visit for First Friday art exhibits.
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Barnaby Brewing Company
165 Shattuck WayLocally owned and operated brewery with a great selection of creative beers. Also a great place to visit for First Friday art exhibits.
Visit the Red Dog Saloon, a delightfully kitschy summer tourist attraction! This bar has somehow found the ability to be a tourist landmark and a place locals enjoy going in the off-season (especially during Folk Fest in April). The walls and ceilings are covered with animal mounts, gold rush memorabilia, signed dollar bills, and much more.
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Red Dog Saloon
278 S Franklin StVisit the Red Dog Saloon, a delightfully kitschy summer tourist attraction! This bar has somehow found the ability to be a tourist landmark and a place locals enjoy going in the off-season (especially during Folk Fest in April). The walls and ceilings are covered with animal mounts, gold rush memorabilia, signed dollar bills, and much more.
Favorite Restaurants
The Island pub is a 10 minute walk or 2 min drive from the Airbnb. the pizza is excellent (it's even been featured on a TV show) and I personally love their margaritas. My husband's favorite is The Don. I love getting the pizza skins and salmon dip. This restaurant is a local favorite.
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The Island Pub
1102 2nd StThe Island pub is a 10 minute walk or 2 min drive from the Airbnb. the pizza is excellent (it's even been featured on a TV show) and I personally love their margaritas. My husband's favorite is The Don. I love getting the pizza skins and salmon dip. This restaurant is a local favorite.
Deckhand Dave's is a food truck (ish) located downtown alongside some other restaurants in a nice open air food court. I personally love the grilled rockfish tacos but everything is great!
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Deckhand Dave's Fish Tacos
139 S Franklin StDeckhand Dave's is a food truck (ish) located downtown alongside some other restaurants in a nice open air food court. I personally love the grilled rockfish tacos but everything is great!
Trendy hole-in-the-wall place that serves delicious breakfast and lunch 9-4 or 5 every day but Tuesday/Wednesday. This place has a lot personality and lot of flavor. Worth the wait!
BLACK MOON KOVEN
224 Seward StTrendy hole-in-the-wall place that serves delicious breakfast and lunch 9-4 or 5 every day but Tuesday/Wednesday. This place has a lot personality and lot of flavor. Worth the wait!
The Hangar has a large menu, variety of brews, and most of all, a beautiful view of the water. Although the food and drink is somewhat standard, we like this restaurant for date night with a view.
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Hangar On The Wharf
2 Marine WayThe Hangar has a large menu, variety of brews, and most of all, a beautiful view of the water. Although the food and drink is somewhat standard, we like this restaurant for date night with a view.
SALT is the place you go if you want to get dressed up and have a fancy drink and dinner.
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SALT
200 Seward StSALT is the place you go if you want to get dressed up and have a fancy drink and dinner.
Great woodfired pizza, handmade pasta, and nice wine selection. This place is a local favorite.
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In Bocca al Lupo
120 2nd StGreat woodfired pizza, handmade pasta, and nice wine selection. This place is a local favorite.
I love love love Zerelda's Bistro. They are located in the Valley so you'll need a car to get there. Everything on their menu is delicious and they have seriously impressive and mouth-watering desserts/cookies/pastries.
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Zerelda's Bistro
9106 Mendenhall Mall RdI love love love Zerelda's Bistro. They are located in the Valley so you'll need a car to get there. Everything on their menu is delicious and they have seriously impressive and mouth-watering desserts/cookies/pastries.
I think Tracy's is world famous? You can't go wrong with crab-- unless you're allergic... Go big and get the king crab. Or if you're on a budget the crab bisque is delicous.
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Tracy’s King Crab Shack
432 S Franklin StI think Tracy's is world famous? You can't go wrong with crab-- unless you're allergic... Go big and get the king crab. Or if you're on a budget the crab bisque is delicous.
Coffee
Coppa is a locally owned and operated and soooo goooood. Their coffee is amazing, their baked goods are amazing, and their focus is locally made ice cream. You can't go wrong!
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Coppa
917 Glacier AveCoppa is a locally owned and operated and soooo goooood. Their coffee is amazing, their baked goods are amazing, and their focus is locally made ice cream. You can't go wrong!
Attractions
The State Museum is a relatively new facility with lots of great exhibits about Alaska's history, people, and resources.
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Alaska State Museum
395 Whittier StThe State Museum is a relatively new facility with lots of great exhibits about Alaska's history, people, and resources.
The City Museum is a small but wonderful museum with exhibits about Juneau's cultural history, gold mining days, and more.
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Juneau-Douglas City Museum
114 W 4th StThe City Museum is a small but wonderful museum with exhibits about Juneau's cultural history, gold mining days, and more.
The Sealaska Heritage Institute is a must-visit place to learn about the culture and history of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples.
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Sealaska Heritage Institute
105 S Seward StThe Sealaska Heritage Institute is a must-visit place to learn about the culture and history of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples.
In the winter, Eaglecrest Ski Area is a small, nearly sea-level ski area that offers world class skiing. Excellent terrain, variable snow conditions, and friendly locals. If you hit the jackpot, a bluebird powder day is like nothing else. Hike the ridge for breath taking views of water and Admiralty Island.
In this summer, you can hike up Eaglecrest Ski Area and enjoy lakes, streams, and gorgeous views of the backside of Douglas, water, and Admiralty Island. From here you can also access Mt. Troy and Mt Ben Stewart-- two other excellent hikes with wonderful views.
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Eaglecrest Ski Area
3000 Fish Creek RdIn the winter, Eaglecrest Ski Area is a small, nearly sea-level ski area that offers world class skiing. Excellent terrain, variable snow conditions, and friendly locals. If you hit the jackpot, a bluebird powder day is like nothing else. Hike the ridge for breath taking views of water and Admiralty Island.
In this summer, you can hike up Eaglecrest Ski Area and enjoy lakes, streams, and gorgeous views of the backside of Douglas, water, and Admiralty Island. From here you can also access Mt. Troy and Mt Ben Stewart-- two other excellent hikes with wonderful views.
Shopping
Annie Kaill's is the go-to shop downtown for local/Alaskan art. Whether it's pottery, prints, cards, or cookbooks, this shop has a lot to offer!
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Annie Kaill's Fine Crafts Gallery
124 Seward StAnnie Kaill's is the go-to shop downtown for local/Alaskan art. Whether it's pottery, prints, cards, or cookbooks, this shop has a lot to offer!
Kindred Post is not only a post office, but a community gathering place and an awesome gift shop. This is a great gift shop for local goods, curios, art, greeting cards, jewelry, and things that will generally tickle your fancy.
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Kindred Post
145 S Franklin StKindred Post is not only a post office, but a community gathering place and an awesome gift shop. This is a great gift shop for local goods, curios, art, greeting cards, jewelry, and things that will generally tickle your fancy.
Neighborhoods
This Airbnb is located in downtown Douglas. In Douglas you'll find beautiful Sandy beach, trails, Treadwell Ice Arena, Douglas Harbor, Perseverance Theatre, the Island Pub, Louie's (local watering hole), the Douglas Public Library, a few bus stops, and surrounding residential area.
Douglas
This Airbnb is located in downtown Douglas. In Douglas you'll find beautiful Sandy beach, trails, Treadwell Ice Arena, Douglas Harbor, Perseverance Theatre, the Island Pub, Louie's (local watering hole), the Douglas Public Library, a few bus stops, and surrounding residential area.
Downtown Juneau is the main hub for businesses, restaurants, tourist attractions, hikes, cruise ship docks, and more. Downtown is a quick 6-7 minute drive away from the Airbnb.
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Downtown Juneau
Downtown Juneau is the main hub for businesses, restaurants, tourist attractions, hikes, cruise ship docks, and more. Downtown is a quick 6-7 minute drive away from the Airbnb.
Auke Bay is a small neighborhood centered around Statter Harbor. There are a few restaurants here including Forbidden Peaks Brewery, Chan's Thai Kitchen, Devil's Hideaway, and Squire's Rest. There are some great hikes in this area as well as "out the road" past the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal.
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Auke Bay
Auke Bay is a small neighborhood centered around Statter Harbor. There are a few restaurants here including Forbidden Peaks Brewery, Chan's Thai Kitchen, Devil's Hideaway, and Squire's Rest. There are some great hikes in this area as well as "out the road" past the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal.