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

Upper Loop Gets the Business

March 5 saw a shiny new polish on the upper loop. Including a few easter eggs for the adventurous.

Montana Creek grooomed this AM

Skate redone and classic left alone as thin everywhere. BE careful walking down from the connex trailer towards ...

Groomed for Skate

Campground groomed for skate, really nice. I tried to set a new classic track, which was a mistake. Snow too ...
Friday campground & Lake Groomed

Friday campground & Lake Groomed

Campground: Groomed for skate, left classic alone. Beware of USFS vehicles and tire ruts . Lake: Groomed for ...

Friday campground & Lake

I'll start grooming the campground about 7:30 and then Peter and I will groom the lake starting about 9:30. JT

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 ...
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