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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
located just 12 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska. It is the only glacier in Southeast Alaska accessible by road. Famous for its brilliant blue ice and calving icebergs, it is a prime destination for hiking, wildlife viewing, and ice cave exploration.
The Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska is the largest U.S. National Forest at 16.7 million acres, an expanse larger than 10 U.S. states and 75 U.N. member nations. Most of its area is temperate rain forest and is remote enough to be home to many species of endangered and rare flora and fauna.
The West Glacier Trail, located near Juneau, Alaska, offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and power of the Mendenhall Glacier. This trail follows the western side of Mendenhall Lake, leading hikers towards the glacier as it descends from the mountains.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike Juneau lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $241 per person for this Juneau experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Minimum age is 10 years. For families with children between 8-9, we can customize a private trip.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 133 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Above and Beyond Alaska.
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Was an amazing hike and the highlight of our visit to Alaska our guides were amazing and recommend to anyone who is visiting Juneau
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the hike was a highlight of your Alaska visit. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Juneau for another adventure!
Amelia was our guide and set the tone for a fun and informative hike. The scenery of course was amazing. Susie appreciated the pace of the hike allowing for a comfortable rate going up and DOWN on the significant rock scramble areas. Was a memorable great experience and highly recommend...and don't forget the provided snacks. Thanks also to our new-found friends Tom and Sandeep. We couldn't have picked better random strangers to hike with.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the scenery, comfortable pace, and fun, informative experience. It sounds like you made some great memories—and new friends—along the way! We truly appreciate the recommendation and are thrilled you enjoyed the snacks, too!
Amazing hike with Caleb and Daniel! Thankfully the weather was beautiful and we enjoyed scaling the trail to view Mendenhall Glacier, the Lake and the Ice Field. The guided made it very enjoyable!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had beautiful weather and enjoyed the hike and incredible views on the tour. We truly appreciate you joining us!
One of the best decisions we made on our cruise. No better way to experience the glacier and Juneau. Great views and our guide, Heather, was amazing. She gave so much insight on the town, the glacier, and surrounding landscape. She had a warm and welcoming personality. Gear was good and when we got to the top of the glacier, we got to sit, relax and enjoy a nice snack. If you are in good shape, go for it! You won’t regret it. So happy we chose this excursion in Juneau. 🧊🥾⛰️
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of the highlights of your cruise and that you enjoyed the incredible glacier views, scenery, and overall experience. We’re especially glad our guide helped make the adventure both informative and welcoming. Thank you for choosing Above & Beyond Alaska and for the great recommendation!
We had an amazingly beautiful hike, and an amazingly knowledgeable and kind guide! Transportation to and from the hike was on time and comfortable, and the trip was incredibly scenic.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a beautiful and memorable hiking experience. We hope to welcome you back to Alaska for another adventure in the future!
Had a fantastic time hiking with Reina in a small group of 8 on the 23 June. She is very personable and managed to make everyone feel very welcomed while keeping us safe, sharing her knowledge and making sure no one gets left behind. Great humour and wonderful group altogether. It was great to get away from the busy tourist towns to experience this. There are some rock scrambling towards the end but Reina gave great instructions and made it an easier experience. Loved the encouraging high fives she gives at the end of a climb. The bonus was having a group that hiked quickly that we get to spend 30 mins at the peninsula before hiking back.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic hiking experience with Reina and enjoyed exploring beyond the busy tourist areas. We appreciate you highlighting the small-group experience and the extra time to take in the incredible scenery. We hope to welcome you back to Alaska for another adventure someday!
Beautiful view of the glacier, hike can be challenging at certain parts. Enjoyed our guide Heather!!!!! She was very informative and made the trip
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the incredible glacier views and had a memorable adventure. The hike can definitely be challenging at times, and we're thrilled to hear your guide made the experience informative and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back to Alaska for another adventure someday!
This was a great, challenging hike with views that made it worth the effort. Julia was a fantastic guide and was super helpful.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the hike and found the incredible views worth the challenge. It's great to hear that your guide made your experience even better. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another Alaska adventure!
Enjoyed a great hike to Mendenhall Glacier, Katie and Reyna were our guides and they were the most positive, happy and helpful guides ever! It was really beautiful and not a hard 6 mile (total) hike. The four of us are in our 60's and it was completely fine, if you're in decent shape. Would highly recommend it. Did not walk on the glacier (this part was a bit confusing to us), but decided we were actually good with that.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your hike to Mendenhall Glacier and had such a positive experience with Katie and Reyna—they’ll be happy to hear your kind words. We also appreciate you sharing your perspective on the hike difficulty and the glacier access, as that’s very helpful for future guests. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again!
We did the Mendenhall Glacier Guides Choice Trail with Hailee on August 30th. Hailee was absolutely great she had great information on the landscape and Glacier, she was very personable and to my amazement learned everyone's name in the group. She also took the time to take as many pictures as we wanted. Great experience would highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time on the hike and that Hailee made it so memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Juneau in the future!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike Juneau | 6 hours | 4.9 (133) | $241 | |
 Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike Juneau | 5h 30min | 4.9 (206) | $417 | View |
 Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike | 5h 30min | 4.9 (79) | $417 | View |
 Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier | 4h 30min | 4.9 (7,683) | $249 | View |
 Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour | 4 hours | 5.0 (1,639) | $251 | View |
 Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour | 5 hours | 5.0 (1,492) | $330 | View |
 Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo | 5 hours | 4.8 (971) | $199 | View |