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Notable viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Mount Pounder

Mount Pounder is a viewpoint in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

Mount Pounder: 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 viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mount Pounder

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.

How to reach Mount Pounder — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 56.44952, -131.17347. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mount Pounder

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    All hill stations & viewpoints in Ketchikan Gateway Borough

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mount Pounder yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Pounder?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mount Pounder?

    Nearby: Lava Forks Provincial Park (sanctuary, 23 km), Border Lake Provincial Park (lake, 38 km), Mount Gallatin (viewpoint, 70 km), Mount John Jay (viewpoint, 72 km), Great Glacier Provincial Park (sanctuary, 73 km), Bell Island (river spot, 73 km).

    Is Mount Pounder worth visiting?

    Mount Pounder is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ketchikan Gateway Borough on Spotwander.