Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike

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You can select up to 12 travelers in total.

Adult (10-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 12

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2024 Schedule

2 Adults x $225.08

$450.16

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$450.16

2024 Schedule
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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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

Gratuities

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.

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Best Western Country Lane Inn 9300 Glacier Hwy, , Juneau, Alaska, United States, US, 99801
Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed 2358 Mendenhall Loop Rd, , Juneau, Alaska, United States, US, 99801
Extended Stay America - Juneau - Shell Simmons Drive 1800 Shell Simmons Dr, , Juneau, Alaska, United States, US, 99801-9374
Frontier Suites Airport Hotel 9400 Glacier Hwy, , Juneau, Alaska, United States, US, 99801-7019
Juneau Aspen Suites Hotel 8400 Airport Blvd, , Juneau, Alaska, United States, US, 99801-8064
Super 8 By Wyndham Juneau 2295 Trout St, , Juneau, Alaska, United States, US, 99801-8036
Travelodge by Wyndham Juneau 9200 Glacier Hwy, , Juneau, Alaska, United States, US, 99801-7002
Waterfront On Glacier 1711 Glacier Ave, Juneau, AK 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States, US, 99801-1426

Pickup details

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. Read more ▼

Meeting points

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Itinerary

Trace the path of glacial succession as you introduce yourself to glacier trekking and the natural history of the Mendenhall Glacier! The trip begins with a 3.5 mile (5.6km) trail hike through the rainforest along Mendenhall Lake. The first mile of the trail is well maintained and goes through forests with a few switchbacks, while the second 2.5 miles (4km) of the trail is hiking on bedrock with rock scrambling in some steep sections. This rocky terrain is challenging and off the beaten path. Once reaching the glacier, you will be outfitted in trekking gear. With the use of crampons, enjoy trekking on moderate glacial terrain overlooking Mendenhall Lake. This trip features close-up views of ice caves, streams, crevasses and other unique glacial formations!Professional expert guides will provide training to ensure a safe and fun adventure on Mendenhall Glacier. The Mendenhall Glacier Trek and Climb caters to all ages and abilities, however, clients must be in good enough shape to hike for up to 6-6.5-hours, covering about 8 miles (12.8km) roundtrip. The hike to the glacier is challenging and hiking with a backpack is required. The backpack is provided, weighs approximately 10-15 pounds and holds mountaineering gear, snacks/water, and any extra clothing that you would like to bring.

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
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.

Free Cancellation

May 08100% refund

May 09No refund

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Amazing tour

Published on Aug, 2024

Julia and Ian were amazing guides. They were respectful of the native land and were so informative. Would 1000% recommend this tour.

beautiful and challenging hike

Published on Jul, 2024

Julia is an excellent trail guide. She knows and shows how to navigate each section of the trail from the rainforest to the rock scramble. A good guide makes the trail successful for all and Julia did exactly that. The view of the glacier after a challenging scramble was glorious.

Challenging but Very Doable- highlight of our trip!!

Published on Jul, 2024

My fiance and I did the guided hike with our tour guide, Josh, and it was by far the highlight of our trip. Josh was very knowledgeable and passionate about both hiking and the flora native to the area. He made us feel safe and confident throughout the hike. It was raining steadily throughout the entire hike, we were very glad to have waterproof hiking boots, wool socks, and rain gear. The provided gear was great to switch into a dry jacket half way through. The hike does include some rock scrambling/climbing that seemed daunting at first, but was very doable. It does require decent flexibility and both upper and lower body strength. If you are adventurous, want to spend time out in the Alaskan wilderness, and see the glacier (which is absolutely incredible), definitely do this hike!!! Cannot recommend it enough!

Experience glacier up close

Published on Jul, 2024

Fantast Experience! Josh our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and clearly passionate on the local wildlife and glacier, making it an absolutely fabulous experience. It does get quite windy and cold once you’re near the glacier so do bring gloves and beanies. We were provided with gear (pants, jackets and boots) as well as snacks which you’ll need after working out to spectacular views.

Mendenhall Glacier Hike

Published on May, 2024

I hiked up to see Mendenhall with Josh and Bella as guides. We had an awesome time hiking up to the glacier and saw a deep blue patch where a piece had recently broke off. Bella and Josh were a wealth of knowledge as tour guides. They are fantastic people and tour guides!

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