Mendenhall Glacier (Tlingit: Áakʼw Tʼáak Sítʼ) is a glacier about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) long located in Mendenhall Valley, about 12 miles (19 km) from downtown Juneau in the southeast area of the U.S. state of Alaska. [2]

Come explore the beautiful Mendenhall, Alaska’s most accessible glacier. Take time to walk the shore of Mendenhall Lake to a thundering waterfall or explore forest trails to stunning overlooks.

The only glacier in Southeast Alaska accessible by road, Mendenhall’s grand edifice plunges from the immense Juneau Icefield, dropping 4,500 feet over 13 miles. Its active face regularly calves big icebergs and brash into its lake.

Stroll through a moist rainforest laden with moss or meander along the shore of Mendenhall Lake to Nugget Falls, counting ice bergs as you go. Explore the ever-evolving landscape of the Mendenhall Glacier and experience the changes brought about by decades of glacial activity and the annual turning of the seasons. Facilities Master Plan

The Visitor Center offers information on the geology, ecology, and history associated with the Mendenhall Glacier. Bears provide wildlife viewing opportunities as they feed on fish in Steep Creek near the Visitor Center.

No visit to Juneau is complete without a close-up look at the Mendenhall Glacier. It’s not every day you get to see a glacier up close and personal – this is what makes Mendenhall Glacier so rare. From helicopters, kayaking, and walking tours, the glacier can be explored in many ways.

Apr 3, 2024 · Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most popular attractions in Juneau, attracting thousands of visitors yearly. The glacier is in the Mendenhall Valley, about 12 miles …

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center provides amazing views of the glacier and lake and high-quality recreation opportunities with emphasis on glacial phenomena, ecosystems and protection of fish and wildlife.

Aug 20, 2022 · Mendenhall Glacier is a valley glacier only 20 minutes away from Downtown Juneau. Found in Tongass National Forest, it’s a beautiful 13.6 mile long, 1.5 mile wide glacier with a face towering more than 100 feet at its terminus in Mendenhall Lake.

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