Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike Juneau
The Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike is suitable for most ages and abilities, but you need to be in shape: the trek lasts up to 6 hours, and covers about 7 miles (12.8 km) total. You’ll wear a backpack weighing up to 15 pounds (7 kg) that is includes snacks, water, and any extra clothing you bring. Professional guides will be present the entire journey to make sure you remain safe and enjoy your time hiking to the glacier viewpoint. The day begins with pickup from your Juneau hotel or the port. When you arrive at the trailhead for the Mendenhall Glacier, follow your guides on a 3.5-mile (6-km) trail through the rain forest along Mendenhall Lake. While the first mile is on a well-maintained path with a few switchbacks, the rest of the trail involves hiking on bedrock and rock scrambling in steep areas. When you reach the panoramic viewpoint, take the time to enjoy a light snack and take photos. Upon leaving the glacier viewpoint and reflecting on it’s unforgettable experience. Afterward, head back down the trail and enjoy a relaxing ride back to your drop-off location.
Highlights
- ✓Hiking adventure that will get you panoramic views of the Mendenhall Glacier and surrounding mountain peaks
- ✓Learn about the Tongass National Forest, the largest temperate rain forest
- ✓Explore the lush wilderness and wind pass beaver ponds and rock scrambles
- ✓Hotel and cruise ship pickup available
What you'll see & do
- ✓located just 12 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska. It is the only glacier in Southeast Alaska accessible by road. Famous for its brilliant blue ice and calving icebergs, it is a prime destination for hiking, wildlife viewing, and ice cave exploration.
- ✓The Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska is the largest U.S. National Forest at 16.7 million acres, an expanse larger than 10 U.S. states and 75 U.N. member nations. Most of its area is temperate rain forest and is remote enough to be home to many species of endangered and rare flora and fauna.
- ✓The West Glacier Trail, located near Juneau, Alaska, offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and power of the Mendenhall Glacier. This trail follows the western side of Mendenhall Lake, leading hikers towards the glacier as it descends from the mountains.
What's included
- ✓Backpack, rain jacket and pants -- please advise supplier of rain gear sizing
- ✓Roundtrip transportation from designated meeting point
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
- ✓Hearty snack/bottled water
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation.
Minimum age is 10 years. For families with children between 8-9, we can customize a private trip.
All clients must be in good enough shape, conditioned and capable of hiking up to 4 hours, covering about 7 miles roundtrip.
Clients need to wear sturdy hiking boots that provide good ankle support while hiking on uneven, rocky terrain . All clients will need to hike with a backpack the entire way on this trip.
Due to the inherent risks involved, we do not permit pregnant guests to participant
This tour does not include trekking on the glacier or exploring around the glacier's edge, but will get groups to the glacier view vista.
A specific amount of time spent at the glacier viewing area cannot be guaranteed. The amount time is dependent on the group's pace and weather conditions.
With group departures we try to maximize our trip capacity and subsequently may need to alter the time to accommodate additional customers. If your trip's departure time changes we will notify you as soon as possible.
Clients must disclose information regarding pertinent medical conditions/history, allergies and any type of restriction or limitation that might introduce a higher degree of challenge on this trip.
A rescue fee of $250 per client will be charged for any rescue based on the client’s inability to complete the trek due to undisclosed medical conditions/limitations or an insufficient level of physical fitness that significantly inhibits the group’s pace.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY/ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM: Every participant on the trip must sign a Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk form at the start of the trip. Alterations and/or deletions to the waiver are not permitted.
The “C” Sign, located near the cruise ship docks directly between Mt. Roberts Tramway and the green Taku Smokeries building, is our centralized downtown meeting location for all clients in the downtown area, including the majority of cruise ship passengers. Clients staying at major hotels in the Mendenhall Valley may be picked up directly from their hotel. Clients with their own transportation need to contact our office to arrange a meeting location.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike Juneau
The Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike is suitable for most ages and abilities, but you need to be in shape: the trek lasts up to 6 hours, and covers about 7 miles (12.8 km) total. You’ll wear a backpack weighing up to 15 pounds (7 kg) that is includes snacks, water, and any extra clothing you bring. Professional guides will be present the entire journey to make sure you remain safe and enjoy your time hiking to the glacier viewpoint. The day begins with pickup from your Juneau hotel or the port. When you arrive at the trailhead for the Mendenhall Glacier, follow your guides on a 3.5-mile (6-km) trail through the rain forest along Mendenhall Lake. While the first mile is on a well-maintained path with a few switchbacks, the rest of the trail involves hiking on bedrock and rock scrambling in steep areas. When you reach the panoramic viewpoint, take the time to enjoy a light snack and take photos. Upon leaving the glacier viewpoint and reflecting on it’s unforgettable experience. Afterward, head back down the trail and enjoy a relaxing ride back to your drop-off location.
Highlights
- ✓Hiking adventure that will get you panoramic views of the Mendenhall Glacier and surrounding mountain peaks
- ✓Learn about the Tongass National Forest, the largest temperate rain forest
- ✓Explore the lush wilderness and wind pass beaver ponds and rock scrambles
- ✓Hotel and cruise ship pickup available
What you'll see & do
- ✓located just 12 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska. It is the only glacier in Southeast Alaska accessible by road. Famous for its brilliant blue ice and calving icebergs, it is a prime destination for hiking, wildlife viewing, and ice cave exploration.
- ✓The Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska is the largest U.S. National Forest at 16.7 million acres, an expanse larger than 10 U.S. states and 75 U.N. member nations. Most of its area is temperate rain forest and is remote enough to be home to many species of endangered and rare flora and fauna.
- ✓The West Glacier Trail, located near Juneau, Alaska, offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and power of the Mendenhall Glacier. This trail follows the western side of Mendenhall Lake, leading hikers towards the glacier as it descends from the mountains.
What's included
- ✓Backpack, rain jacket and pants -- please advise supplier of rain gear sizing
- ✓Roundtrip transportation from designated meeting point
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
- ✓Hearty snack/bottled water
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation.
Minimum age is 10 years. For families with children between 8-9, we can customize a private trip.
All clients must be in good enough shape, conditioned and capable of hiking up to 4 hours, covering about 7 miles roundtrip.
Clients need to wear sturdy hiking boots that provide good ankle support while hiking on uneven, rocky terrain . All clients will need to hike with a backpack the entire way on this trip.
Due to the inherent risks involved, we do not permit pregnant guests to participant
This tour does not include trekking on the glacier or exploring around the glacier's edge, but will get groups to the glacier view vista.
A specific amount of time spent at the glacier viewing area cannot be guaranteed. The amount time is dependent on the group's pace and weather conditions.
With group departures we try to maximize our trip capacity and subsequently may need to alter the time to accommodate additional customers. If your trip's departure time changes we will notify you as soon as possible.
Clients must disclose information regarding pertinent medical conditions/history, allergies and any type of restriction or limitation that might introduce a higher degree of challenge on this trip.
A rescue fee of $250 per client will be charged for any rescue based on the client’s inability to complete the trek due to undisclosed medical conditions/limitations or an insufficient level of physical fitness that significantly inhibits the group’s pace.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY/ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM: Every participant on the trip must sign a Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk form at the start of the trip. Alterations and/or deletions to the waiver are not permitted.
The “C” Sign, located near the cruise ship docks directly between Mt. Roberts Tramway and the green Taku Smokeries building, is our centralized downtown meeting location for all clients in the downtown area, including the majority of cruise ship passengers. Clients staying at major hotels in the Mendenhall Valley may be picked up directly from their hotel. Clients with their own transportation need to contact our office to arrange a meeting location.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.