Goldbelt Tram (Mount Roberts)
An aerial tram from the cruise docks to 1,800 feet on Mount Roberts. It has been closed since an accident in April 2026.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
An aerial tram from the cruise docks to 1,800 feet on Mount Roberts. It has been closed since an accident in April 2026.
Highlights
- Owned by Goldbelt Inc., a Juneau Alaska Native corporation
- About a 5-minute ride to the top; opened 1996
- Mountain House (Shaa Hít) with the free film 'Seeing Daylight' on Tlingit life
- Gateway to the Mount Roberts alpine trails
- Lower Terminal shop and coffee stayed open during the closure
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with goldbelttram.com, alaska.org, ktoo.org. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Operator updates →Map: Goldbelt Tram (Mount Roberts)
The 3D map shows the walk here from the Cruise Ship Terminal north berth. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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