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The Windfall Lake trail ends at this public use cabin, which overlooks the lake and comes with the use of a canoe. The trail up until this point can be quite muddy in the summer, but the muddiest spots have been graveled over to make for easier passage. If you were planning to bikepack the cabin it must be reserved in advance, for a fee, at recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232948. If you have not reserved the cabin, please do not disturb its occupants.

A Rustic Gem in Auke Bay, Alaska. This picturesque Presbyterian church, designed by architects Harold Foss and Linn A. Forrest, showcases the beauty of visible spruce log architecture. With stunning views of Auke Lake and the Mendenhall Glacier, it's a serene place for reflection and spiritual connection amidst Alaska's captivating landscape.

The first 2 miles (3.2 km) of Peterson Lake Trail should be in relatively good shape, as they follow the line of an old miner's tram. However, there may still be muddy spots and slippery, wood-plank boardwalks. Further on, the trail becomes much more eroded, with lots of exposed roots and rocks in addition to the mud and slippery planks. Although this trail is often at its best during the winter, when it's used for skiing and snowshoeing, the lakeside cabin at trail's end is a popular destination year-round. Take a hint from the Forest Service and, if you hike this trail in the summer, consider wearing long rubber boots to protect your feet from the mud.

This trail takes you between Moose Lake, to the east, and the mighty Mendenhall River to the east. Watch for several access trails leading down to the river, and for signs of wildlife — particularly beaver, whose dams sometimes cause flooding in this area.

This stretch of trail travels along the northern side of Crystal Lake; watch for beavers in the water. Although you can't do a loop all the way around the lake, the trail continues all the way east to a meeting with the Glacier Spur Road.

You are entering the Dredge Lakes section of Mendenhall Recreation Area, with easy trails that wander past a handful of lakes. Heads up: Unpredictable portions of the trail may flood due to beaver activity in the nearby lakes. Watch for wildlife as you hike — sometimes even in the trees!

If you want to keep walking, the Dredge Lake Trail continues past the lake and makes a short lollipop-shaped loop before retracing its original route. However, if your goal is to visit as many lakes as possible, you'll get the "best bang" for your visit by walking this section of trail.

The Windfall Lake trail ends at this public use cabin, which overlooks the lake and comes with the use of a canoe. The cabin must be reserved in advance, for a fee, at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232948. If you have not reserved the cabin, please do not disturb its occupants.