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 and Campground our groomed.
Conditions : Winds are light to calm.
Both classic and skate tracks ...
Awesome. Strong cold wind. Skate and classic are good. It’s a beautiful day.
Mendenhall Lake was drilled today showing 12 inches to 14 inches of
good ice along the Nordic ski clubs normal ...
Mendenhall camp ground is groomed.
Temp 31f Skate is very good with great glide.
Classic track is in good ...
Mendenhall Lake was drilled on Dec. 17th near Skater Cabin.
Three holes were bored and results revealed 5.5 ...
Mendenhall Lake ice at skaters Cabin was observed to be 2 inches thick on
Dec 8th. The present snow cover on ...
March 5 saw a shiny new polish on the upper loop. Including a few easter eggs for the adventurous.
Skate redone and classic left alone as thin everywhere. BE careful walking down from the connex trailer towards ...
Campground groomed for skate, really nice. I tried to set a new classic track, which was a mistake. Snow too ...

Peter groomed the lake this morning. Excellent conditions.

Campground: Groomed for skate, left classic alone. Beware of USFS vehicles and tire ruts .
Lake: Groomed for ...
I'll start grooming the campground about 7:30 and then Peter and I will groom the lake starting about 9:30. JT
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