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Mendenhall Glacier

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 33 attractions in Juneau
Traveler Description: Located in Mendenhall Lake, this glacier is 1.5 miles wide and 12 miles long.
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Attraction type: Geological formation
Activities: Hiking, Mountaineering, Helicopter rides, Getting married
Address: At the head of Glacier Spur Road Juneau, AK

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5 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
Jun 25, 2007
42/43 found this review helpful

A must see in Juneau. $12 return on a shuttle bus that leaves every 30 minutes from the cruise ship terminal will take you on a scenic 15 minute drive to the entry point to Mendenhall Glacier. It was great, very picturesque and a variety of trails to walk on. One lead you around the lake to the base of... more

Oct 10, 2006
24/27 found this review helpful

If visiting Juneau, please please do the glacier trekking tour. A helicopter will take you all the way up to the glacier. There, you can do a simple 1 hour walk, or a 2 hour one, or learn to rappel the ice. The 1 hour walk was magnificent! more

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4 of 5 stars
Wake Forest N.C.
Jun 29, 2004
127/129 found this review helpful

We took the bus ( 10 bucks round trip) drops you off at the enterance and returns every 15 min. There is a gift shop-resterant but we didn't go there. Instead, we took first the short walk where you can view the glacier and the waterfall. Next , we took the 1/2 hour easy hike to the bases of the... more

Jul 31, 2003
42/81 found this review helpful

It was outstanding it worth the trip. Magnificent view, clean facilities, friendly people. more

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Mendenhall Glacier: Management Resources

Mendenhall Glacier Address

At the head of Glacier Spur Road, Juneau, AK