Mendenhall Lake
When snow and lake ice conditions permit. Ski at your own risk! The trail leaves from the Skaters Cabin. The ski loop distance varies from ~4-9 km. The trail is suitable for all abilities of both skate and classic skiers and can be opened or closed for weeks at a time depending on conditions. Lake skiing can offer outstanding views of the surrounding mountains and Mendenhall Glacier but can be windy and foggy. Skiers with dogs should keep them under control and clean up after them. There is an outhouse next to the Skaters Cabin. Parking is in front of Skaters Cabin and the West Glacier Trailhead, Skaters Cabin Road, Juneau, AK 99801.
Recent Trail Updates
Drilled 2 holes to the North of Skaters Cabin this afternoon.
total ice thickness 18 inches, First 9 inches soft ...
The lake has some textured, compacted, snow, and ice that is very scateable today.
Mendenhall lake on hold for grooming due to recent warm weather and rain.
1 to 2 inches of slushy ice a top 18 ...
Had trouble seeing when snow showers came so things a bit crooked but groomed for skate and set new classic. A ...
Skied the ungroomed lake just before noon on no-wax nordic skis. Snow started to sticking to our skis as we ...
I’m waiting for a little snow to accumulate before grooming lake. May start about noon. BF
One skate lane pass done before I had to leave for a little while. Campground being groomed now. I will return to ...
Winds are now calm at Mendenhall lake, Temperature 11f at 9:30 am.
Grooming will start at 10:00 Am . Should ...
Skate track reset and classic has to wait until the track is warm enough to shape the snow - likely not until ...
I'll be grooming by 8AM and doing the campground first with some possible passes on the lake after that. Might ...
0800AM Mendenhall Hall lake will not be groomed today, Friday March 10. NE winds are blowing 20-30 kts on the ...
Due to a mechanical issue, the lake will not likely be groomed today. Possible later this afternoon so check ...