Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Day Trip and Hike – Alaska, United States

EXPERIENCE

See for yourself while this tour is one of the most popular adventure trips to the world-renowned Mendenhall Glacier. Paddle across the Mendenhall Glacier Lake and uncover an array of natural features on the edge of the receding Mendenhall Glacier on a guided hike. 

Enjoy pickup and drop-off from a meeting point in downtown Juneau or from major hotels in the Mendenhall Valley. Hop aboard a comfortable and climate-controlled van for the transfer to the starting point of your canoe trip. 

Begins on the shore of the Mendenhall Glacier Lake with paddle instructions from your guide. Load your gear into the large canoes and paddle together across the cool waters along the Mendenhall. Glide past Arctic Tern nesting grounds and observe the mist generated by Nugget Falls.

Travel in 8-person or 12-person canoes skippered by 1 to 2 guides. As you approach the glacier, keep your eyes open for freshly calved icebergs and feel the cool breeze generated by the ice. navigate to the beach and land the canoe. Stop along the way to refuel with a hearty and tasty snack pack.

After landing by the glacier, follow your guide across the rocky landscape. See crevasses filled with a deep blue color and an icefall at the toe of the glacier. Due to the glacier’s state of constant change, not all features may be present or accessible, making each hike a unique experience. 

Return to the canoes and enjoy paddling back with the wind at your back. Arrive on the shore, de-gear, and transfer back to downtown Juneau or your hotel in the Mendenhall Valley.

HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the thrill of paddling across a lake to the Mendenhall Glacier
Explore the ever-changing features found along the glacier’s stunning edge
Enjoy amazing mountain and glacier views while discovering the natural history
Keep your energy up along the way with the included snack pack and water
Discover the magic of the mist rising from the fall of the Nugget Waterfall

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