Barometer Mountain
A cone-shaped peak behind the airport, with a steep trail to the summit offering 360-degree views of Kodiak Island's coastline and mountains.
Barometer Mountain rises about 750 meters and got its name because locals read the clouds around its summit to predict the weather. The trailhead is near the end of the airport runway. The trail is steep, about 3 km one way with a climb of roughly 700 meters, and a round trip takes 4 to 5 hours. It is Kodiak's most popular and most challenging hike. The summit offers excellent views of the airport, the bay, Memorial Mountain and the surrounding islands. Wear hiking boots, be alert to sudden weather changes, and carry bear spray.
Opening hours
Open all day (best in summer and autumn)
Nearby sights
- Buskin River State Recreation Site
- Pillar Mountain
- St. Paul Harbor
- Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
- Kodiak History Museum (Baranov Museum)
- Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
- Alutiiq Museum
- Near Island & Kodiak Fisheries Research Center