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Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike Juneau

By Above and Beyond Alaska
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$315 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience the Mendenhall Glacier Guide Hike, a thrilling 6-7 mile adventure! Your journey begins with a 3-mile trek through the Tongass National Forest, the world's largest temperate rainforest. Your experienced guide will lead you through this wilderness, winding past beaver ponds and scrambling up exposed glacial terrain, where the trail fades into the wild.

Upon emerging from the forest and reaching the final ridge, you'll be greeted by the breathtaking view of the Mendenhall Glacier's jagged facade and its ice river. Here, we savour panoramic views of the glacier, indulge in hearty snacks, and capture awe-inspiring photos. Gaze upon the glacier's deep blue crevasses, cascading icefall, surrounding mountains and Nugget Falls.

This hiking tour is not for the faint of heart; it demands exceptional balance and sure-footedness. The trail includes 800 feet of elevation gain, through rocky, uneven, and slippery terrain. It's a memorable journey that promises unforgettable views.

Activity location

  • Mendenhall Glacier
    • Mendenhall Valley
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 490 S Franklin St
    • 490 South Franklin Street
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

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2024 Schedule

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

2024 Schedule
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:30 PM
Price details
AU$314.68 x 1 AdultAU$314.68
Total
Price is AU$314.68
Until Sat, 23 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Backpack, rain jacket and pants -- please advise supplier of rain gear sizing
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport from designated meeting point
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hearty snack/bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers 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 customise a private trip.
  • All clients must be in good enough shape, conditioned and capable of hiking up to 4 hours, covering about 7 miles return.
  • 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 dependant on the group's pace and weather conditions.
  • With group departures we try to maximise 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.

Activity itinerary

Mendenhall Glacier

  • 1h
located just 12 miles from city centre 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.

Tongass National Forest (Pass by)

The Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska is the largest US National Forest at 16.7 million acres, an expanse larger than 10 US 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.

West Glacier Trailhead

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.

Location

Activity location

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    Mendenhall Glacier
    • Mendenhall Valley
    • Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    490 S Franklin St
    • 490 South Franklin Street
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

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