Mendenhall Glacier Guide's Choice Trail Hike

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

With more miles of trails than roads, Juneau is the perfect place for an adventurous and brisk hike! Your small group will be led by a certified interpretive guide, who will choose the trail best suited to the group's ability and the day's hiking conditions. You'll explore beautiful Mendenhall Valley during a four-to six-mile hike that takes you inside a temperate rainforest and offers stunning views. You'll trek high above the Mendenhall Glacier, basking in the fresh air and stunning panoramic vistas that encompass expanses of glacier-carved wilderness, cascading waterfalls, serene meadows and quiet forest glens that can only be reached on foot. You can expect opportunities to view wildlife and photograph the natural beauty discovered along the trail while enjoying the intimate nature of Alaska at a pace only a hike can provide. Afterwards, board your shuttle for a short, but relaxing ride back to your ship.

Special Notes:

Group size is limited to 12 hikers per guide. Participants must be in good health and able to independently navigate steep terrain. Expect an elevation gain of 600 to 1,000 feet over four to six miles. The trail is selected based upon the ability of the group and the conditions of the day. Each trail has several glacier views. Wear sturdy footwear and dress warmly in layers. This tour operates in all weather conditions. All tour participants are eligible to enter to win cash prizes in the tour operator's Capture Juneau Photo Contest.

Provided: Rain poncho, hip pack and hiking stick

Snack: Granola bar and bottled water

Liability waiver is required to be signed in the presence of the tour operator.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form to participate without a parent or guardian.