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Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 19, 2025
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Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 18, 2025
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March 18, 2025
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle
Easy
7.9 km loop (you can choose to do just part of it)
72m max altitude
The Kangerluarsunnguaq Trail (Harbour Bay Trail) is an easy loop hike, also designed for mountain bikes. It passes through “Akia,” the residential area of Sisimiut north of the bridge
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 14, 2024
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March 14, 2024
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle
This lush valley with magnificent views of surrounding mountains is the most popular day-hike from Maniitsoq. A short, easy extension along an established trail leads to the perfect picnic spot at the Uluusia viewpoint.
By far the easiest route to the
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 14, 2024
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March 14, 2024
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle
The extended route to a lush valley with magnificent views of surrounding mountains offers a more comprehensive exploration of the valley, lakes and mountains behind Maniitsoq and passes by the small ski centre that operates during winter.
The last part
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 12, 2024
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March 12, 2024
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle
In 1968, three US Air Force training jets crashed into the hills around Kangerlussuaq due to bad weather. This trail visits the wreckage of one of these, located on the edge of a small lake.
Please help us preserve what remains by not disturbing, altering
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 12, 2024
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March 12, 2024
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle
Named for its distinctive shape and originally home to a WWII-era radio station, Sugarloaf Mountain offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Qinnguata Kuussua (the Watson river) valley that stretches all the way from the Greenland Ice Sheet to Kangerlussuaq
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 12, 2024
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March 12, 2024
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle
A challenging 2-day trail from Russell Glacier to Kangerlussuaq along the ridgeline above the Ice Road.
Hiking along the ridge is far more challenging than walking along the road and has several steep climbs and descents. Although it is marked along its
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 12, 2024
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March 12, 2024
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle
Suitable for most day hikers, Nasaasaaq bluff has impressive views over Sisimiut, Palasip Qaqqaa, and the mountains near Itilleq. It also has a unique 180-degree view to the east, with Nasaasaaq’s peak separating the lush valley on one side from the
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 12, 2024
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March 12, 2024
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle:
At the end of this beautiful valley is one of Sisimiut’s most unusual attractions - a UFO! This unique backcountry hut is available for everyone to use on a first-come-first served basis, or you can hike there and back in the same day, including during
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 12, 2024
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March 12, 2024
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle
Circling the isolated mountain of Oqummiannguaq - this trail is popular in both summer (hiking) and winter (skiing and snowshoeing).
Along the route you explore two different valleys and have wonderful views of the surrounding mountains from below. There
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 5, 2024
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March 5, 2024
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Thundering through a rocky canyon behind Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the most powerful waterfalls of Qinnguata Kuussua.
The trail is flat and easily identified, following a 4x4 track all the way to the waterfall. It can be extremely wet and muddy in
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 4, 2024
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March 4, 2024
Official description by Destination Arctic Circle
Wedged between the Nasaasaaq mountain range and the Amerloq Fjord, this coastal hike links Sisimiut to one of Greenland’s small, abandoned settlements.
Officially closed in 1970 under the Danish government's G60 initiative to consolidate the population
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 4, 2024
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March 4, 2024
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle:
Nestled between hills, Tasersuatsiaq / Lake Ferguson is a popular day trip from Kangerlussuaq. Although no swimming is allowed (it is the source of the town’s drinking water), it is a wonderful spot for a picnic or simply to wander around and look for
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 4, 2024
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March 4, 2024
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This trail explores an ancient marine terrace that was lifted ~40m above present sea level when the land rebounded at the end of the last glacial maximum.
Buried in the clay, you can find 7-8,000 year old “proto-fossils”. Small, fossilized clams are
Destination Arctic Circle planned a hike
March 4, 2024
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March 4, 2024
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Home to Kangerlussuaq’s weather station and airport radar, TACAN has one of the most expansive views over the surrounding backcountry and some of the best chances to spot wildlife close to town.
The hike is fairly long with a moderate climb, following
March 18, 2025
Official description from Destination Arctic Circle
Moderate-Challenging
19 km loop (you can choose to do just part of it)
330m max altitude
angerlussuaq Ridge (known locally as “Kitchen Mountain”) rises steeply above town and forms a natural barrier to the north of Kangerlussuaq. For those energetic enough