Sugarloaf Mountain
Keglen / Sukkertoppen
A conical solitary hill about 8 km east of town. From the summit you can look east toward the ice sheet and Russell Glacier and west over the airport and fjord.
Keglen / Sukkertoppen, also called Sugarloaf Mountain (Keglen is Danish for 'cone'), is a steep, isolated hill beside the ice cap road, rising about 350 m above sea level. During World War II, American forces set up a radio station on its summit. The trailhead is about 8 km from town and can be reached on foot or by taxi. The round trip from the trailhead to the top takes about 2 to 3 hours, with steep slopes and loose rock. The view from the top is outstanding: to the east, the white line of the ice sheet beyond Russell Glacier, and to the west, the airport, the river valley and the far end of the fjord. Weather can change quickly, so bring a windproof jacket and plenty of water.
Opening hours
Jun–Sep
Nearby sights
- Garnet Rock Trail
- Musk Ox Safari
- Lake Ferguson
- Black Ridge (Ravneklippen)
- Kangerlussuaq Museum
- Mount Hassell
- Old Camp (Bluie West-8)
- Russell Glacier