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Powell Peak

Powell Peak is a peak in Petersburg Borough, Petersburg Borough.

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Powell Peak: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this peak: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Powell Peak

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Powell Peak: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Powell Peak — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.09145, -132.86242. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Powell Peak

    See everything within a day’s drive of Powell Peak

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Powell Peak

    • Porter Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Devils Thumb · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Mount Burkett · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~44 km · Must-see
    • LeConte Glacier · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Kates Needle · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Manzanita Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Favor Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Sam Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Mount Gallatin · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Chutine Peak · viewpoint · Yukon · ~103 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Petersburg Borough

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Powell Peak?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Powell Peak?

    Nearby: Porter Peak (viewpoint, 10 km), Devils Thumb (viewpoint, 37 km), Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness (sanctuary, 42 km), Mount Burkett (viewpoint, 44 km), LeConte Glacier (viewpoint, 48 km), Stikine-LeConte Wilderness (sanctuary, 58 km).

    Is Powell Peak worth visiting?

    Powell Peak is listed as a notable peak in Petersburg Borough on Spotwander.