Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, also known as Sitaantaagu, is a 5,815-acre federally-designated unit within the majestic Tongass National Forest, anchored around the stunning glacier of the same name, which stretches for approximately 13.6 miles throughout the Mendenhall Valley. The park, which is located approximately 12 miles outside of downtown Juneau, offers an opportunity to enter into the 1,500-square-mile Juneau Ice Field, one of the most significant remnants of the last Ice Age. Visitors can explore the unique river of ice and view a plethora of native wildlife on display, including black bears, bald eagles, beavers, porcupines, and seasonally-migrating Arctic terns. A number of hiking trails traverse the recreational area, traveling to area salmon streams and cascading waterfalls. For a nominal fee, the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center showcases state-of-the-art exhibits and documentary film showings.
8510 Mendenhall Loop Rd, Juneau, AK 99801, Phone: 907-789-0097