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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

Name: Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Rating: 2

Recommended by 17 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Tongass National Forest

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Location: Juneau, Alaska, United States

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Lisa

April 24, 2023

Although entering the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is not required — you can simply hike most of the trails in this area, if you like — it is an excellent way of learning more about the landscapes and wildlife of this area. You can ask questions of park staff, and the windows are situated to offer clear views of Mendenhall Glacier, on the far side of the lake. Pedestal binoculars are available for a closer look.

Entering the visitor center does cost $5 per person/day during the May 1 – September 30 busy season, or $15 for a season pass that allows you to bring a guest with you. You can pay for the pass at automated kiosks scattered around the visitor center parking areas, or online at discoverysoutheast.org/store

Your payment for the visitor center also allows you to enter the visitor center pavilion, or to visit Photo Point and the Steep Creek Trail. You do not need to pay to hike the other trails in this area.

If you reached the visitor center aboard one of the buses from the cruise docks, the price of entry is usually included in the cost of your ticket.

Lahaina

August 10, 2019

In the Visitor Center there are not only a great view of the glacier, but also many interesting aspects about glaciers. The rangers are happy to help with any questions.

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Petra und Jake

February 24, 2022

During the summer months (May to September) the visitor center is open daily from 8am to 7.30pm. October to April open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm, excluding public holidays. There is a two-week temporary closure at the end of April.
Visitors must purchase a ticket from May 1st to September 9th. They can be purchased from the machines in the Mendenhall Glacier parking lot.. Day passes are $5.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 31, 2024

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center near Juneau brings you up close to the rugged beauty of Alaska. Here you can not only admire the impressive glacier and the turquoise glacial water, but also gain exciting insights into the geology and ecosystem of this region. The center itself offers exhibitions that illustrate the history and development of the glacier and a fascinating view of the retreating ice.

The area around the center is criss-crossed by easily accessible trails such as the Photo Point Trail and the popular Nugget Falls Trail, which takes you to the roaring Nugget Falls. For nature lovers, the Steep Creek Trail is a highlight - especially during salmon season, when bears gather at the stream. From elevated walkways you can observe the animals without disturbing their peace. In winter, a completely different scene awaits you, when nature freezes in silent beauty.

Take the time to explore the short Trail of Time, which tells the history of the glacier on information boards and lets you delve deep into the formation of this unique landscape. The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is more than just a visitor center - it is an experience that shows you the power and fragility of nature first hand.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Juneau, Alaska, United States

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