Notable viewpoint · Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Brownson Peak
Brownson Peak is a viewpoint in Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
Brownson 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 viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Brownson 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.
How to reach Brownson Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 55.95728, -132.17602. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Brownson Peak
- South Etolin Wilderness · sanctuary · Wrangell · ~12 km · Must-see
- Lincoln Rock Light · beach · Wrangell · ~43 km · Must-see
- Bell Island · river spot · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Karta River Wilderness · sanctuary · Unorganized Borough · ~69 km · Must-see
- Guard Island Light · beach · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~75 km · Must-see
- Brownson Island · river spot · Wrangell · ~5 km
- Mount Shakes · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~8 km
- Mount Etolin · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~14 km
- Muffin Islands · river spot · Wrangell · ~15 km
- Deer Island · river spot · Wrangell · ~17 km
- Table Mountain · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~21 km
- Navy Peak · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~23 km
- Mount Burnett · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~25 km
- Atherton Mountain · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~27 km
- Bald Mountain · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~28 km
- Twin Rift · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~30 km
- South Mount · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~30 km
- Etolin Island · river spot · Wrangell · ~31 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Brownson Peak
- Sam Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~93 km · Must-see
- Favor Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~94 km · Must-see
- Northbird Mountain · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~94 km · Must-see
- Manzanita Peak · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~96 km · Must-see
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~97 km · Must-see
- Mount Gallatin · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~113 km · Must-see
- Mount John Jay · viewpoint · Ketchikan Gateway Borough · ~138 km · Must-see
- LeConte Glacier · viewpoint · Petersburg Borough · ~140 km · Must-see
- Mount Shakes · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~8 km
- Mount Etolin · viewpoint · Wrangell · ~14 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Brownson Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Brownson 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 Brownson Peak?
Nearby: South Etolin Wilderness (sanctuary, 12 km), Lincoln Rock Light (beach, 43 km), Bell Island (river spot, 52 km), Karta River Wilderness (sanctuary, 69 km), Guard Island Light (beach, 75 km), Brownson Island (river spot, 5 km).
Is Brownson Peak worth visiting?
Brownson Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in Ketchikan Gateway Borough on Spotwander.