Mendenhall Glacier Guide's Choice Hike (about 4 hours)
Put on your hiking boots and fill your lungs with fresh air as you experience a day of world-class hiking. With more miles of trails than roads, Juneau is the place for an adventurous day hike. The trail is chosen to best suit the group’s ability and the day’s hiking conditions. You will hike high above the Mendenhall Glacier on a secluded trail with several glacier views. Witness cascading waterfalls, serene meadows, and quiet forest glens—just a few of the treasured places that can be reached only on foot. Your experienced guide will provide you with stories and insights on the Tongass National Forest, the world’s last great temperate rain forest; its fascinating wildlife, glacially carved landscapes and lush foliage. A variety of animal species inhabit this place and your guide will help you keep a lookout for the signs along the trail, perhaps you will discover a shy porcupine or pause to listen to the sounds of an Arctic tern. Expect a refreshing outing with many opportunities for photography and lasting memories of Alaska.
This tour is suited to those who love to hike and are physically able to hike for 3½ hours, between 4 and 6 miles, with an elevation gain of 600 to 1,000 feet. Rain poncho, belt pack, bottled water and granola snack are provided. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for hiking and dress warmly in layers as the tour operates in all weather conditions.
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