Shore Excursion Details

Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle & Trek

Juneau, Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle & Trek

DETAILS

  • 51/2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Family Recommended
  • Snack
  • Age
  • Weight
  • Height

OVERVIEW

Paddle across the placid waters of Mendenhall Lake to Mendenhall Glacier, an ever-changing river of ice that is surprisingly close to Juneau. You will paddle across the water’s surface in a 12-person canoe that will present some of the most extraordinary scenery in Alaska as the Tongass National Forest surrounds the glacially fed lake. You can expect to pass an Arctic tern nesting ground and Nugget Falls, a roaring cascade that plunges nearly 400 feet before tumbling into Mendenhall Lake. Once you round a rocky peninsula, the glacier’s sheer face will come into view, a stunning sight especially if a large block of ice calves off with a thundering crack. The guides will describe some of its features, which include deep crevasses, vertical shafts known as moulins and seracs, which are towering columns of ice.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Paddle past icebergs, waterfalls and arctic tern nesting cliffs.
• Step out of the canoe and hike over the rock terrain carved out by the glacier.
• Get an up close and intimate perspective of the glacier from the edge, all while learning about the recession of the glacier and the wilderness that surrounds it.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age, weigh no more than 250 lbs per person and height of 6 ft '6 inches. This tour does not get onto the glacier, but brings you along the edge of the glacier for an up close and intimate perspective, all while learning about glacier dynamics and the breathtaking ice features that unfold along the edge. Gear included.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Adventure

Activity Level:

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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve physical exertion for extended periods of time; can involve uneven or steep terrain or swimming in a light current. Recommended only for physically fit and adventurous travelers.
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