Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike

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Juneau, USA
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6 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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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 savor 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.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

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.

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Meeting point

490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

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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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Description

Stop At: Goldbelt Tram, 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, Alaska 99801

Pick up at "C" Sign at the base of the Mount Roberts Tramway and van transport to main office for gear orientation and outfitting. Once outfitting is complete, guests will be transported to the West Glacier Trailhead.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: West Glacier Trailhead, Skaters Cabin Road, Juneau, Alaska 99801

Hiking to the glacier begins with 3.5 miles through towering Sitka spruce and hemlock in the largest temperate rainforest in the world.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, Alaska

Viewpoint, photography and snacks: enjoy the panoramic views of the Mendenhall Glacier!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: West Glacier Trailhead, Skaters Cabin Road, Juneau, Alaska 99801

Return 3.5 mile hike back through the Tongass National Forest.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Goldbelt Tram, 490 S Franklin St, Juneau, Alaska 99801

Drop off back downtown. Thanks for joining!

Duration: 45 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 6 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Hearty snack
  • Gratuities
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • 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
  • Minimum age is 10 years. For families with children between 8-9, we can customize a private trip.
  • Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5043PRTMEND

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