Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau

Wonderful experience. If you come on a shuttle, experienced hikers should go to the visitors center first for a more comprehensive trail map and the opportunity to get off the very well beaten path. The nugget falls and creek trails are almost too well made to even be called trails anymore. Very accessible and a brisk walk to see the glacial view and water fall. All-in-all, a beautiful and well kept park with attentive rangers and staff who look after the safety of visitors and more importantly, the wildlife and delicate ecosystems.

The view from the visitor center viewing area is incredible for those that don't want to or can't hike the trail. The trail to Nugget Falls was easy-moderate. Our young kids (ages 6-7) made the trip easily. There were several other trails as well that weren't as heavily trafficked. Recommend having water with you as NO food/beverage sales. Coming from a cruise we used The Blue Bus service instead of a planned excursion so we had as much time as we wanted to hike the trails and didn't have to be rushed.