Perseverance Trail
Alaska's first road, now a trail up the Gold Creek valley past old mine workings, starting at the top of Basin Road.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Alaska's first road, now a trail up the Gold Creek valley past old mine workings, starting at the top of Basin Road.
Read more about its history
- Unlikely mine district now Alaska capital North of 60 Mining News
Highlights
- Began as Alaska's first road, serving the Silverbow Basin mines
- About 3 miles out and back (alaska.org)
- National Recreation Trail since 2005
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with nrtapplication.org, alaska.org, juneau.org. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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