The Mendenhall Glacier

If you want to put your hiking skills to the test, then the Mendenhall Glacier is the place for you to go next!

Originally known by the name Sitaantaago, the Mendenhall Glacier spreads across 13 miles along the Mendenhall Valley and is located on the southeast side of Alaska, which is only a 12 mile ride from the downtown of Juneau.

The Tongass National Forest, which is where the Mendenhall Glacier is, is a sightseeing location on itself, being the largest U.S National Forest, covering an area of 16.7 million acres majority of which is rainforests.

Go on a hike with a spectacular view of the virgin Alaskan nature, fill your lungs with fresh air, and enjoy your trip to Alaska!