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Mendenhall Glacier Explorer

Juneau, Alaska

Mendenhall Glacier Explorer

DETAILS

  • 3
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Limited Accessibility
  • Family Recommended

OVERVIEW

Discover Juneau’s scenic natural beauty by driving around the downtown waterfront and visiting Mendenhall Glacier, an ever-changing river of ice just outside of town. While traveling along the bustling waterfront, you can expect to see one historical building after another, some dating to the late 1890s, before Juneau was even incorporated. A short drive will bring you to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, where you can stretch your legs and snap photos of the ancient glacier from various angles. Photo Point offers the closest view of the glacier. You might also venture out on the trail system for a first-hand look at this relatively new ecosystem that was once covered by ice.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Juneau’s waterfront, the city’s most vibrant district.
• Behold Mendenhall Glacier, one of North America’s most accessible glaciers.
• Shoot photos of the glacier from several viewpoints, all spectacular.


HELPFUL HINTS

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

Need to Know:

Note: Mendenhall Glacier is ADA accessible and provides both a wheelchair ramp and elevator to reach the visitor center. The order of sites visited may vary. Lift buses are not able to accommodate Motorized Scooters, however manual wheelchairs can be used. This tour operates under a special use permit issued by the U.S. Forest Service. Visitor center at Mendenhall Glacier will have reduced hours this summer. The hours of operation will be Sunday-Friday from 10 AM until 5 PM. Please note that even outside these hours, our tours can still access the glacier, trails, and restrooms. The visitor center will close Saturday’s. To assist our guests during times when the Visitor Center is closed, we will have staff on-site to help with directions and logistics.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Historical Landmarks

Activity Level:

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  • 1
    Easy
  • 2
    Moderate
  • 3
    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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