Devils Thumb
Devils Thumb,[1][2] or Taalkhunaxhkʼu Shaa in Tlingit, is a mountain in the Stikine Icecap region of the Alaska–British Columbia border, near Petersburg.
A mountain, 30 mi northeast of Petersburg
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Petersburg, 30 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Petersburg.
Devils Thumb
Devils Thumb,[1][2] or Taalkhunaxhkʼu Shaa in Tlingit, is a mountain in the Stikine Icecap region of the Alaska–British Columbia border, near Petersburg. It is named for its projected thumb-like appearance. Its name in the Tlingit language means "the mountain that never flooded" and is said to have been a refuge for people during Aangalakhu ("the Great Flood"). It is one of the peaks that marks the border between the United States and Canada, and is also listed on maps as Boundary Peak 71.
Devils Thumb is a very challenging climb even for advanced mountain climbers.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 9,077 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 27K a year
Where to stay near Devils Thumb
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Petersburg (13).
Petersburg
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,227 people
30 mi southwest of Devils Thumb
Compare 2 towns
| Town | From Devils Thumb | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | 30 mi southwest | 45 min | 13 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,227 | $308K | B |
| Kake | 58 mi west | 1.5 hr | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 544 | $125K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Devils Thumb
Other well-known places within 34 miles.
34 mi
Photo credits
Tongass National Forest: Mark Brennan from Oakton, Virginia, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
Visiting Devils Thumb
What town is Devils Thumb near?
Petersburg, AK, about 30 miles southwest.
What is the closest airport to Devils Thumb?
Petersburg James A Johnson (PSG), about 30 miles away.
Where should I stay near Devils Thumb?
Petersburg (30 mi, 13 places to stay).
Tips from people in Petersburg
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