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An easy run atop a wooden flume with treetop and mountain views.


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Map Key

0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

92%

Runnable

277' 84 m

High

232' 71 m

Low

105' 32 m

Up

82' 25 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildlife

Runner Notes

Can be slippery when wet.

Description

This is an easy run atop an historic wooden flume installed in the 1890s as part of Juneau's first hydroelectric power plant along Gold Creek. The surface is pressure-treated lumber two to six boards across. Views include treetop, waterfall, and mountain. The Flume Trail connects Basin Road to the Highlands neighborhood and provides access to the Cope Park Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Spruce, hemlock, alder, cottonwood, and willow trees. Porcupines, squirrels, and black bears. Views of mountain goats on cliffs above.

Shared By:

Aaron Ferguson

Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 3 votes

#4

in Juneau

#7654

Overall
  4.7 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Juneau

#86

in Alaska

#7,654

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Photos

View of Mt. Jumbo from the Flume
Aug 7, 2017 near Juneau, AK
View of Wooden Flume
Aug 7, 2017 near Juneau, AK
One end of the Gold Creek Flume Trail near Evergreen Avenue.
Aug 7, 2017 near Juneau, AK

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