Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

Beautiful glacier view and waterfall. Worth stopping by even with the Visitor center temporarily closed.0.75 mile hike highly recommended to see the waterfall.

Words cant describe how AMAZING this place is to see in person. It is literally breath taking! This is a MUST do if you can! Several trails to walk with estimate time to achieve so you wont miss your bus. Wear comfortable shoes and layers. At least 10-20 degrees cooler than at port/town. Several places to sit and view if you dont want to or cant walk trails. The trails are not paved! So watch your step. Place gets crowded from all the cruise boats in port. Plenty of great photo spots. There are elevators to the top of the observation building. Definitely would go again if opportunity presents itself!

The view is amazing! Go to waterfall and walk along the shore and find ice chunks. Best view of glacier is on the beach during low tide when you can go to the point.

We happened to be visiting when it was 15 degrees hotter in Juneau that it was in Seattle. The gift shop is typical of a National Forrest but there is some information worth having in the exhibit. We walked down to the waterfalls and the air was amazing. It felt like standing in the breeze of a well maintained A/C. The view of the glacier was stunning, but did I mention it was cold air blowing off the waterfall. Like really cold air. It was amazing. It is a must if you are in the area. Especially if you are hot.

Awesome place quiet peaceful short trails it’s nice informative I will however suggest going in a group in like one vehicle at too just for parking sake, and so other families or friends to park but really fun experience

This visitors center offers million dollar views of the Mendenhall Glacier. The informational film was great and the displays were very helpful in understanding how glaciers are formed and details about this particular glacier. If you are in Juneau, you will not regret making this one of your places to visit. Be sure and hike up to the base of the waterfalls. It is flat terrain and easy for the whole family.

Worth seeing, however you will not get anywhere near the ice. Its a long way away and a Zoom lens is recommended. Visitor center is too small to handle the crowds that July tourist season, including me, can handle.

The glacier was crowded when we were there but the views were great and there were a bunch of little trails that lead to different viewing points of the glacier and the forest surrounding it. Would return. The visitor center had tons of information about the glacier and picture of it then vs. now. Was interesting to learn about it as well as see the sights. Would recommend.

We enjoyed our time at Mendenhall Glacier. Definitely no need to take a tour. Go by yourself! Don’t pay the extra fees with a taxi or tour! We simply got a Lyft ride For about $28 from the Juneau Library. No extra fees. We spent about 3 to 4 hours there. The Nugget falls trail was very easy and did not take long at all. The waterfall at the end was beautiful the trail was not overly crowded in the afternoon. Afterwards we did a the East Glacier loop trail / Trail of time that started behind the visitor center. It was in the forest and went to a small waterfall called AJ Falls. It was a beautiful sunny day in August we enjoyed our time here. We saw a bear feeding on some salmon. The visitor center is nice to visit. Don’t forget to get your stamp in your journal if you’d like to collect those from different National Forests and National Parks!

Very informative displays on the history of Mendenhall Glacier. There are great viewpoints inside the center and on the surrounding decks. Rangers give lectures throughout the day and there are several great displays. There is a small gift shop to purchase souvenirs. To get to the center there are several flights of stairs. An elevator is available. Don’t miss this center if you visit the Glacier.

The visitor center has several well thought-out, interesting and informative dioramas explaining various aspects of the Glacier and surrounding forest life. There are also rangers that give talks.Not as spectacular as the Hubbard Glacier or the Kenai Fjords glaciers but Mendenhall Glacier is definitely worth a look see. This glacier is receding whereas the others are advancing. It has created a huge lake that lays in front of the Glacier.Additionally, there is a spectacular water fall only an easy mile hike away that is definitely worth the visit.

Beautiful mendenhall glacier and nugget falls. The view is simply mesmerizing! The walk to nugget fall is quite a distance. If you are on the cruise tour like me and you only have 1h at the place, head to the nugget fall first. You will be able to c the glacier and the falls close up.

Great place to explore and maybe see a barber two

Gorgeous bald eagles, large porcupine on trail, mother Bear feeding her Cubs from salmon going upstream. Safe trails. Excellent visitor Center..

Awesome Visitor Center with super helpful staff. You can see the glacier right as you get to the Visitor Center, which is pretty amazing. The park rangers know a lot about the area and can offer useful suggestions. Id suggest hiking the East Glacier trail for anyone with a little bit of experience. Far less crowded than some of the other trails, and there are some spectacular views near the top.

Amazing must see place to visit. It was around a 20 minute walk from the visitor center. We took a bus from the dock into the park via a 20 minute bus ride. Once there it was a very easy flat almost 100% light gravel path to the falls from the center. The trail is very kid friendly and stroller friendly also which I wish I knew before taking my four year old.

It was about a 30-minute drive from the cruise ship. And then we walked for about 20 minutes to get to the base of the glacier. Its really something to see they say its going away and a really fast rate.

Stunning! We visited while on a cruise. However, not as a part of a large shore excursion. This worked out very well as we were able to stay later than the large crowds. We had the place to ourselves for about 90 minutes. So we took one of the many trails into the forest and had a great time. This is absolutely gorgeous landscape, and the forest hiking trails are otherworldly. This is most definitely worth a day visit when in the area.

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Be prepared for the crowds at the visitors center! Do yourself a favor and get away from the crowds by taking a hike through the rain forest on the trails that surround this area.

Really a great place to visit when in Juneau! This is also one of the stops for alot of cruise shore excursions. The glacier is not as grand as the ones youll see in glacier Bay, but its still magnificent and the scenery with the lake is so tranquil and mesmerizing. If you enjoy kayak, you can also kayak next to the glacier. The visitor center doesnt have much inside besides a small little gift shop and a few display that talks about the glacier. There is a short film presentation that goes on through the day during opening hours but you arent missing out if you dont see it.

Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls is a Gods gift nature that needed to be protected. The Mendenhall Glacier is one of the easiest to find in Alaska particularly in Juneau, AK. From downtown to the Mendenhall Glacier is about 20minutes ride by cab or van. The beauty of nature is one of the bucket list visiting Alaska. A truly magnificent view where you can enjoy day tripping and have a personal connection with nature.

I loved coming here. Very informative and beautiful. We also enjoyed catching a few pics of the mama bear and cubs

Beautiful place to visit! Allow yourself AT LEAST 3 hours to enjoy the trails and visitor center. We didnt allot enough time and everyone in our group was very disappointed. Even with the low cloud cover it was still so beautiful.

Beautiful glacier with nearby Nugget Falls. It is about a 1 mile trail to get to the falls but worth the walk. The visitor center is also worth visiting. Look for porcupines in the trees along the trail. Also see salmon spawning in a stream near the parking lot. Some in n our party saw a black bear on one of the trails.

Very conveniently located super clean and organized with public bathrooms. Easy hike to a huge waterfall with gorgeous glacier and mountain backdrop to take your picture with at the Mendenhall Lake.

Amazing views and wildlife there! The time that I took these photos the glacier had been flooded.... it rose quite a few feet.

This really is a must go to place when visiting Juneau. Walking out to the waterfalls next to the glacier is amazing. Getting over to the ice caves and.a.climbing excursion are.well worth it. There is much to see and do. It you are a photographer then there are plenty of opportunities here...

It was beautiful here!!! We walked to Nuggets Fall and that was also beautiful! It was just amazing to see this natural glacier that melts into this huge waterfall. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend it! A must do! The hike to the waterfall was amazing too. You really get a nice feel for nature being out there!

Beautiful and super easy to walk thru and enjoy the wildlife, and the glacier. Had friends who ended up with a better advice to walk all the way to the waterfall which we were told would take too long, but wouldnt have. But the place is great giving many options to see plenty and take it easy or hike a bit faster for a longer bit way closer and more exciting view abs a bit of spray from the super powerful waterfall. Nature is astounding isnt She?

Wonderful panoramic view from above the landing of the great Mendenhall Glacier. Folks ready to answer questions, lots of merchandise and souvenirs to take back home! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: Be sure and buy postcards to mail to your family and friends!

Just breathtaking views! Give yourself at least 5-6 hours to take it all in visitor center walking trails you can even walk to the waterfall That’s in the photo!

Spectacular, stunning and a little sad to see how much the Glaciers covered and how much has disappeared! No global warming. I dare to disagree ️ Dont wait to make this tour because the Glaciers will continue to recede and youll miss these beautiful views.

This place is like a dream! You hardly will find a better experience than this ! Do not hesitate and give it a visit any chance you have!!!

A must see when in Juneau. The visitor center is crowded with tourists, but there are plenty of trails to take you away from the crowds and see beautiful views of the glacier. Very friendly and helpful park staff!

Very informative visitors center with excellent views of the glacier. Videos showing melting of the glacier over the years and other glacier info. Specimens of local wildlife on display. Nice little gift shop. Clean restrooms. Well-informed rangers give short presentations and answer questions. Completely disabled accessible, with captioned videos, and an elevator from the lower level. Highly recommended!

Well worth the time to visit! Center has very good film and other nice exhibits dealing with the glacier. If you go and are able, take the Nugget Fall hike and get up close to the falls and glacier. It is a two mile walk (round trip) but wow, very impressive!

Take tour bus for $35- or take public bus for $2-. We chose the latter and were able to visit with Tlingit workers rather than other tourists. The Mendenhall Glacier is easier to get to from Juneau, and its a big one. However, since tourism began in 1900, the glacier has melted so much that a lake has formed in front, and visitors hike an extra mile to view it. The geology, flora, and fauna is very impressive.

Go see it while its still there! Climate change is destroying this glacier. The staff and viewing areas are really amazing. They provide telescopes and knowledge about the area. They also have videos and interactive displays. If you hike the area youll be able to see all the places the glacier used to be, and you can take really nice shots all around the area. They have live salmon spawning in the area, and other wildlife. Its very untouched by man. Very wonderful experience.

We visited the glacier on a perfect weather day. Amazing views. Easy walk to the waterfalls. Watch for bears. We saw two close to the visitor center. There were park rangers close by monitoring the situation.

Beautiful views here at the visitor center! I would also recommend taking a stroll down the packed gravel trail to nugget falls - the view is incredible! Reasonably priced visitor fees at $5 a person, plus you get access to the exclusive photo point trail. Lots of pretty flowers and plants around here too.

Easy hike to the glacier and nugget falls. Beautiful sight to see! Go earlier in the day to avoid crowds.

Lackluster compared to the glaciers Ive visited in Washington State.Seems that they are more interested in pushing the global warming agenda than anything else.Not the parks fault, I showed up about a week too late for the salmon run, only seeing a total of 3 salmon.Gorgeous views, including the lake and waterfall.

Loved visiting. Took a hike in the woods around the visitors center and had nice views of the lake and retreating glacier. The waterfall into the lake is amazing. Best time. Bring bug spray for mosquitos.

Amazing views of natural beauty. Well worth the visit must do the waterfall hike. This hike is an easy stroll on a hard packed gravel path but you need to go to appreciate the amount of water and noise in this falls.

Beautiful and scenic. I was hoping to see a bear while walking through the bear trails, but I had missed it by 30 minutes. The hike to Nugget falls is fairly easy and definitely worth the trek.

Easy path to Nugget Falls. Well maintained park & very friendly staff.

Coming to Mendenhall Glacier makes you aware of how global warming is affecting our climate and glaciers. The visitor center provides information on how it has receded since the 50s and just in the last ten years.

We love walking the trails to Nugget Falls and exploring the nature on the way there. Its beautiful all year long (like all of Juneau, really)

Amazing views from this visitors center and lots of education about the Mendenhall Glacier inside. You can stand out on the overlook deck and see the light and darker green tree lines. The darker green tree line representing the extent to which the glacier had most recently advanced. At that time, the visitors center would have been between 200-300-ft beneath the ice on the top of the glacier. Also some great hiking trails from the visitors center - highly recommend the short hike to Nugget Falls!

Such a great experience. they say it will recede beyond sight within 20 years. It is amazing to be able to see it. I hope my kids will bring their family up here to see what is left.

Cool spot to see the Glacier. Ask them to tell you the story of Romeo. Very neat story I wouldnt have known about without a knowledgeable bus driver.

A great view of a glacier and excellent visitor center and museum. Also hiking trails.

Easy access to see a glacier. Bears often see here

The visitors center is a must place to visit if it is your first time there. Nice view of the lake and glacier from their window. You can call it a little museum. Oh, Free Cider!!

Seeing a huge glacier on top of sea surrounded by mountains and a waterfall is a scenic beauty. Well maintained place. Another must visit place.

Visiting the Mendenhall glacier is a must when visiting Juneau. The visitor center is very informative and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The trails around the center are well marked and make for some nice hikes. When the salmon are running the observation platforms make for some great wildlife viewing. Occasionally you might even see a black bear or two.

Great hikes. Too many dogs without leashes.

Visitor center was cramped for the number of people passing through, gift shop was a waste of time. Aside from a local artist sitting to one side, most of the merchandise was made in China.Park was nice, but the Nugget Falls Trail was flooded.

It was cool. I liked the cool breeze

Well done short film and beautiful and accessible trails for viewing glacier, lake, stream and forests.

Breathtaking view!!! The relatively easy one mile hike to the false is totally worth it. Photos wont it justice.

A highlight of a trip to Juneau, also a must see. Great walking trails and no better place to photograph.

Perhaps the most beautiful place on earth

The center was great. It is a 4 only because you cannot get close to the glacier. I loved their movie, that they had 2 telescopes trained on an eagle and on mountain goats, that there were short trails that afforded great views of the glacier. You can walk to the base of the waterfall but it is a 40 minute walk (total) walk. A very short walk from where the buses drop you off you there were salmon spawning and a ranger to explain it. This was August 30.

So beautiful ! So much nature & scenery. Truly God’s masterpieces all around.

One of the most unique natural wonders in the U.S. It is a large park with walking paths even for the handicapped. A beautiful glacier and lake with plenty to see and experience for the whole family. You can even hold a piece of the glacier that has broken off in your hand.

The view is unbeatable. There are bears on the trail bring bear your spray. Lotsa wildlife and birds. Beautiful place to go clear your head.

Beautiful. Easy access or difficult access depending on how you want to rough it. Park Rangers are friendly and a bit everywhere

Check out the bookstore or take a walk on the trails, but make sure to talk with the rangers first. Not only will they be able to educate you on the wonders of the area, they can keep you safe of potential hazards and just improve your experience loads. Note: if youre looking to get to the glacier, you need West Glacier trail

Beautiful glacier and I enjoyed nature. There are multiple trails and if you are going there keep a good day to explore around. The suggestion is to take a taxi or use the shuttle bus service. If you want to use the public bus it cost $2 but take an hour to get there and need to walk another mile. Worth the walk.

An amazing place to see in Juneau. The glacier, the falls and the mile walk there were beautiful. Take your time enjoying the hike. So much to take in.

Beautiful views of local glacier, and several hiking trails, including one to the waterfall, are all the cool things about this place. Love coming here whenever I can.

Beautiful here! Take the full walk to nugget falls. Its really quite the sight.

This place is breathtaking. I could be here all day

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A great little hike to see the amazing nugget falls!

Really enjoyed the glacier! Very pretty.

Easy hike. Gorgeous views. Loved it!

Take the Nugget Falls trail which is about 2 miles round trip but gets you the closest to the glacier. It would be even better to kayak out to it.

Get ready for crowds! It’s a great starting point to find out more about the park and local trails. The rangers were helpful. The gift shop was small, but adequate.If you are trying to get your Junior Ranger badge make sure you download the Agents of Discovery Badge app first.

We had a rental car so we drove here on our own. Parking was easy and the trails were plentiful and clearly marked with the mileage and skill or level needed. They make it easy to explore on your own and I enjoyed it so much more than I would have if we went on a tour because we could go to our own pace.

Go and learn history about the glaciers. Very interesting and sad to see the glaciers receding faster than they replenish themselves. The hikes and views are postcard material. Go early or late to avoid the ship crowd tours.

Amazing sight to see! There was a decent amount of people but I was able to snap plenty of photos without them getting in the way. Id highly recommend checking this out, before it is gone! We didnt have the time to hike to the falls but we did walk down to the lake, snapped a few pics, and headed back up.Note: we got here as part of a bike excursion from our cruise ship. We got bused to a starting location and then rode 8 miles to get to the visitor center. Then the bike guys bused us back to the pier. This was a very good experience for us.

Beautiful site, informative ranger, and well maintained. I enjoyed our brief stop here at the visitors center after walking out to Nugget Falls and getting a closer view of the glacier. I recommend stopping at the visitors center before the hike, however it was nice to stop in and warm up afterward.

Very informative. Hiking trails. Wonderful viewing of glacier even if it was pouring!

This is a must visit. Loved it here. Walk to the waterfall!

Standing in the shadow of such an immense force of nature was truly humbling, and knowing that its rapid retreat means that future generations may not be able to enjoy this ancient jewel is heartbreaking. I encourage everyone to make the trip to experience these mountain-shaping giants while you still can!

Excellent views and history of the glacier. Nice store.

Very nice trails and guest center. I found the map of how the glacier has receded and formed new bodies of water and the salmon birth/death route exhibit the most fascinating. Highly recommend going there if youre in the area. Lots of small plane flights to see from the sky too closer in town, but we didnt do that.

An amazing place to see a glacier. The visitor center has interesting facts for you to learn about, but you really go for the scenery which is fantastic. Bring your camera! My suggestion would be to take pictures at both heights when you are up high on the hill and then walk down to the water for some close up pictures. If you are lucky there might be some broken pieces of the glacier floating in the water for you to handle. I had a good time visiting.

Great place to visit. loved it. taking home a life time of memories.

Oh the wonders of nature. Beautiful to see in person. Pictures simply fail to capture it.

Did a fast walk to the Nugget Falls - 2 mile round trip with a time constraint due to bus tour - but worth it. Get a great view of the falls & the glacier. Recommend if youre used to the smaller waterfalls of UK. Awe inspiring.

Lovely place and a good jump off spot for exploring the Mendenhal Glacier area outside of Juneau

Breathtaking view of the glacier. Lots of trails to wander thru. The salmon were running so we were able to see lots of them in the river. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate with us and it was storming so we didnt get to see as much as we would have liked.

Didnt go to Visitor Center since it costs $5.00 per person, so we just went down the Nugget falls trail, which was great, to see the glacier for free. Very crowded, easy trail.

A must visit in Juneau! Recommend to see the free short movie and touch the hundred years old ice.

So nice to see!! The visitors center was super clean and really nice. Amazing information and friendly staff!

This is such a beautiful place. The glacier is beautiful and the entire park is amazing. Make sure you do the walk to the waterfall. I promise its worth it!