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Notable viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Backbone Mountain

Backbone Mountain is a viewpoint in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

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Backbone Mountain: 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 Backbone Mountain

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 Backbone Mountain — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.17284, -130.98776. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Backbone Mountain

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    • Salmon Glacier · viewpoint · Unorganized Borough · ~150 km · Must-see
    • Behm Mountain · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~4 km
    • North Quadra Mountain · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~9 km
    • South Quadra Mountain · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~15 km
    • Saw Ridge · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~21 km
    • Mound Hill · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~21 km

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Backbone Mountain?

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

    What are the places to visit near Backbone Mountain?

    Nearby: Mary Island (river spot, 22 km), Tree Point Light (beach, 52 km), Northbird Mountain (viewpoint, 54 km), Deer Mountain (viewpoint, 54 km), Totem Heritage Center (museum, 56 km), Ketchikan Lakes Dam (lake, 56 km).

    Is Backbone Mountain worth visiting?

    Backbone Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ketchikan Gateway Borough on Spotwander.