17 小时之前 · JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - The Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area is closed Tuesday. The Forest Service says they are expecting a substantial portion of the glacier to collapse soon. Paul Robbins Jr., USDA Forest Service public affairs officer, says that in addition to the significant calving activity from the glacier in recent weeks, they’ve ...

15 小时之前 · The U.S. Forest Service warned residents on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 of a large crack in the Mendenhall Glacier that may cause significant calving. (Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service) The U.S. Forest ...

17 小时之前 · This is a developing story. A warning about a sizeable collapse of the Mendenhall Glacier, following active calving recently and a large crack on its face, was issued by the U.S. Forest Service on ...

The only glacier in Southeast Alaska accessible by road, Mendenhall’s grand edifice plunges from the immense Juneau Icefield, dropping 4,500 feet over 13 miles. Its active face regularly calves big icebergs and brash into its lake.

Once you arrive at Juneau’s natural treasure the Mendenhall Glacier, you’re free to explore this wonder from a variety of perspectives like Nugget Creek Falls, Photo Point Trail, which winds along Mendenhall Lake to an unobstructed view of the glacier’s face, or the East Glacier Loop.

Mendenhall Glacier (Tlingit: Áakʼw Tʼáak Sítʼ) is a glacier about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) long located in Mendenhall Valley, about 12 miles (19 km) from downtown Juneau in the southeast area of the U.S. state of Alaska. [2]

Discover Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing with breathtaking lake and mountain views.

2023年6月6日 · If you’re in Juneau on an Alaska cruise and you want to visit Mendenhall Glacier, you have two options – a tour or a shuttle to the glacier. I’ll explain the pros and cons below as well as why I don’t recommend the city bus or a taxi or ride share.

2022年8月20日 · Mendenhall Glacier is a valley glacier only 20 minutes away from Downtown Juneau. Found in Tongass National Forest, it’s a beautiful 13.6 mile long, 1.5 mile wide glacier with a face towering more than 100 feet at its terminus in Mendenhall Lake.

2024年4月3日 · No matter how you get there, Mendenhall Glacier is a compelling destination for anyone traveling to Juneau. With its stunning views, hiking trails, and informative exhibits, it’s a great place to learn about Alaska’s natural beauty.