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

Groomed Monday

Campground groomed for skate. Equipment problems prevented setting a new classic track. Old classic still fast ...

campground groomed

Both the campground & lake are fully groomed as of 10:30 Saturday. The sun is out & conditions are close ...

Big Thanks to the Groomers

Skiing on the lake has been epic !!! Big thanks to the dedicated and hard working groomers. They spent like 7+ ...
Lake & campground groomed – Noon

Lake & campground groomed – Noon

Refreshed the skate lane at the campground; classic is still in great shape. Don and I refreshed the skate lanes ...

Thursday Campground & Lake

I'll spend about an hour refreshing the campground skate lane starting about 7:30 and then work on the lake with ...

Cell Phone Lost

I'll post this in the right place now that I know there is a lost & found. On Monday afternoon (Feb 3) I ...

Lost Phone

Okay - I know I really did it this time. Stopped at the glacier view pullout and took a few pictures. Decided to ...

Marmot / Groundhog Day – Feb 2

The campground will be groomed by 9:30 this morning and the lake will be shortly after. Same tomorrow and ...