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Mendenhall Waterfall, also known as "Nugget Falls," is located on beautiful Mendenhall Lake. From there, you also have a good view of the Mendenhall Glacier. You can easily get to the starting point from Juneau by bus or car. However, Juneau itself can only be reached by plane or boat.

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.

You can probably guess how Gold Creek got its name. But the history behind Ebner Falls — this picturesque waterfall in Gold Creek, which you can see from an overlook on the trail — is a little more obscure. It may have been named for one of the early miners in this area. You'll also find one of the more precarious sections of trail here, as it narrows to a footpath to skirt around a cliff.

Whether you're walking or running, this thundering, enormous waterfall is a worthy destination. It also draws understandable crowds, but the flat, beach-like area around it makes it pretty easy to dodge walkers.

You can probably guess how Gold Creek got its name. But the history behind Ebner Falls — this picturesque waterfall in Gold Creek, which you can see from an overlook on the trail — is a little more obscure. It may have been named for one of the early miners in this area.

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 https://www.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.

Nugget Falls falls over two tiers - approximately 30m and 85m - before plunging into the aquamarine waters of Mendenhall Lake. Before the glacier retreated in recent decades, the spray from the falls is said to have reached the glacier ice.

The Photo Point Trail is a 1.0 kilometer, heavily trafficked, return trail that is suitable for even the inexperienced and children. At the end of the path there is a loop and the best viewpoint.