Mendenhall Glacier — Juneau area | Itinara

Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls) — United States. Forest Service. Alaska Region / wikimedia (Public domain)

90

min visit

Photos of Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls)

Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls) — Timon Cornelissen / pexels (Pexels License)

Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls) — Beth Fitzpatrick / pexels (Pexels License)

Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls) — John Schreiver / pexels (Pexels License)

Visiting Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls): FAQs

How long does a visit to Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls) take?

⌄

Plan for about 1.5 hours at Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls).

When is the best time to visit Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls)?

⌄

Early morning (7:30–9 AM) in late August or early September for optimal light, minimal crowds, and stable weather.

Want to visit Mendenhall Glacier (Photo Point, Nugget Falls)?

Get a custom day-by-day itinerary including this attraction.

Plan Your Juneau area (weekend trips) Trip

Juneau area (weekend trips) Itineraries

Ice, Mist, and Tidewater: A Weekend of Glacier Romance in Juneau

2 days · 3 stops

Ice, Falls & Little Explorers: A Weekend at Mendenhall

2 days · 3 stops

Ice, Mist, and Midnight Sun: A Juneau Weekend for Two

2 days · 3 stops

Ice, Mist & Wildflowers: A Spring Weekend Above Juneau's Fjords

3 days · 4 stops

More Attractions in Juneau area (weekend trips)

Tracy Arm Fjord (boat tours)

← Explore Juneau area (weekend trips)All destinations

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze site usage. Essential cookies are always active. You can customize your preferences or accept all cookies. Cookie Policy