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

Don drilled close to shore on the lake near skaters cabin. It was less than two inches!! The lake is not safe !!!
Join us for the first annual “pop-up” 3.5k(ish) freestyle race! This Saturday (12/28). Fun goes off at 11am on the ...
The Mendenhall Lake has not been groomed as it is mostly covered with standing water.
Mendenhall lake snows melted down to ice surface.
Will take cooler weather and more snow before grooming
continues.
Lake and Campground were double or tripleteamed in an MMF style attack. Result near perfect conditions as the team ...
Outer loop was finished at noon and inner loop should be done by 1:30. Much of the washboarding was smoothed out ...
I'll start grooming the campground about 8:30. Doug will be helping out with the lake and everything should be ...
CG and both lake loops groomed. Thanks to new groomers Bekka and Gary.
Thank you, groomers! Mendenhall Lake has been so fun this week! I hope everyone who uses the trails remembers to ...
Excellent conditions for classic and skate. Access to lake tracks now from Visitor Center as well.
Groomed ...
Many thanks to the groomers for all the fresh corduroy!
I will start grooming lake and campground about 8 this morning and should finish about 11.
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