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Pierce Peak

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

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Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce Peak: tips

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

How to reach Pierce Peak — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.11443, -132.94022. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Pierce Peak

    See everything within a day’s drive of Pierce Peak

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pierce Peak

    • Porter Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Devils Thumb · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Mount Burkett · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~49 km · Must-see
    • LeConte Glacier · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Kates Needle · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Manzanita Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Favor Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Sam Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Mount Gallatin · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Chutine Peak · viewpoint · Yukon · ~102 km · Must-see

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Petersburg Borough

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Pierce 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 Pierce Peak?

    Nearby: Porter Peak (viewpoint, 17 km), Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness (sanctuary, 42 km), Devils Thumb (viewpoint, 43 km), Mount Burkett (viewpoint, 49 km), LeConte Glacier (viewpoint, 55 km), Five Finger Islands Light (attraction, 56 km).

    Is Pierce Peak worth visiting?

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