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
I think the title is straight forward.As a groomer, passing the buck on not picking up your own poo (your ...
Mendenhall Lake is not safe to groom due to these conditions.
8 inches of powder snow a top 5 inches of ...
Ice is not safe for us to groom and reportedly not safe for people either - Multiple weak layers - recommend ...
Mendenhall Lake ice was surveyed this afternoon.
Conditions were not good. With 4 inches of snow atop a
2 inch ...
Very poor conditions 4inches of snow atop
5 inches of slushy water . Recommend staying off Lake.
Mendenhall lake was rolled this morning
Slush zones were found along the route.
No classic track set. Skiers are ...
The Lake is not groomed, slush under a layer of snow.
Mendenhall lake is groomed for both Skate and classic.
A down glacier wind is present on the loop . The set ...
If you add the “bonus” loop on the lake, and also add a helping of campground strides, you get a 6-mile lap.
Skating is really good and classic is OK too. I added a bonus loop that starts out by the point and goes towards ...
Lake is groomed for both classic and skate.
conditions are good.
Excellent skate and classic. No grooming It’s too good.Lake drilled by Don and Doug with thickness of ten ...
Lake has been drilled at 14 sites on our Nordic Loop
average of 12 inches of soft ice through out the course.
No ...
Don, Chris and Peter measured the ice at Mendenhall. There are multiple areas with 3” Of slush under the snow ...
Tested Mendenhall lake Tuesday morning
Found conditions poor with no improvement.
Snow cover is preventing ice ...
Drilled Sunday morning found free water
a top soft ice. No grooming yet.
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