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

Mendenhall Lake Observation

Mendenhall lake was observed today at 2:00pm . Conditions : 2 inchs of slush and free water atop soft ...

Campground Monday April 6

reset classic and skate. they came out pretty nice. spring conditions of course but surprisingly firm. Lake is ...

Spring Skiing !!

10 am & all’s well! Campground & lake fully groomed for skate & classic Light rain now & then, ...
Campground & Lake groomed 10 am

Campground & Lake groomed 10 am

Groomed for skate st campground. Turned out very good except there's a bunch of small pieces of wood chips on the ...

Kidding!

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Goat

Don't forget your camera or binoculars. There is at least one goat that can be seen from the lake loop on the ...

Sorry for the late post

Mendenhall lake and Dredge lake trails were rolled and the classic tracks reset this am.

Campground Update Monday 3/30

Skate turned out really nice. not much to do to improve classic tracks until it warms up or we get a little more ...
Campground & Lake groomed 2pm

Campground & Lake groomed 2pm

Campground now has great skate conditions and fair classic. The lake has great skate and classic conditions. ...
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