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

Campground groomed for skate. Equipment problems prevented setting a new classic track. Old classic still fast ...
Both the campground & lake are fully groomed as of 10:30 Saturday.
The sun is out & conditions are close ...
Skiing on the lake has been epic !!! Big thanks to the dedicated and hard working groomers. They spent like 7+ ...

Refreshed the skate lane at the campground; classic is still in great shape. Don and I refreshed the skate lanes ...
I'll spend about an hour refreshing the campground skate lane starting about 7:30 and then work on the lake with ...
Grooming was completed by 11:30 with very good results. Some tricky new loops out on the lake to discover.
Yellow Can Am is up and Running . The No Start this morning
was the Key not seating as deep as is required for ...
I'll post this in the right place now that I know there is a lost & found. On Monday afternoon (Feb 3) I ...
Okay - I know I really did it this time. Stopped at the glacier view pullout and took a few pictures. Decided to ...
Both Mendenhall Lake and Campground have been groomed.
A second classic track has been made on the lake as well ...
The campground will be groomed by 9:30 this morning and the lake will be shortly after. Same tomorrow and ...
Mendenhall Lake has been Drilled around the Course at 14 sites
Ice thichness all at 12 inches. Classic and Skate ...