Worth the hike! If…read moreyou're visiting Juneau, the hike to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls is an absolute must. The views are breathtaking from start to finish, and seeing the glacier up close with Nugget Falls cascading beside it is something you won't forget. Money-saving tip: Skip the expensive excursions and take the Juneau Capital Transit bus from downtown to Dredge Lake Rd., which is the closest bus stop to Mendenhall. From there, it's about a 1.7-mile walk to the Visitor Center, followed by an easy 1.5-mile round-trip hike to Nugget Falls. The trail is well maintained and suitable for most people. The bus costs just $2 each way. Be sure to bring exact change or download the Token Transit app from the App Store to pay your fare. The bus system was easy to navigate, and we had no trouble figuring it out. In my opinion, this is one of the best values in Juneau. You get the same incredible glacier views and unforgettable experience that many people pay hundreds of dollars for on organized excursions. If you're comfortable walking a few miles, this is absolutely the way to do it!

After debarking from the ship, I took public transportation to Nugget Falls, and it was one of the…read morehighlights of my trip. The waterfall and glacier views looked like they were straight out of a travel book. Every step of the hike offered incredible scenery, and the views were absolutely breathtaking. It's a nice walk from the bus stop, but it's 100% worth the effort. If I had the chance, I would make this trek all over again. The unforgettable views of the waterfall, glacier, and surrounding landscape are something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

This is a spectacular trail with numerous waterfalls, views of glacier carved canyons, interpretive…read moremining history sites, and rushing creeks. Take it all the way to the end at Lurvey Creek for about a 6.5 mile loop if you can.

One of the best things about Juneau is the hiking trails! Since I haven't encountered any bears, I…read moream still here to tell you get out there and just walk/hike/run/explore! If you WANT to see bears, take an excursion. This is a beautiful trail with history--Alaska's first road. I was lucky as it was sunny the day that I hiked on this trail, but the weather can change quickly to pouring rain, so coming prepared is a must. The scenery is absolutely worth it!

Done this trail a couple times. Very obvious path and well maintained. Most of the hike is covered…read moreby trees and you get little teases of sunlight/water views through the trees along the way. The hike up the neighborhood streets to get to the trailhead feels harder than the hike itself clocked in at just over an hour, 1.65 mi, ~1400' elevation gain.

After taking the tram up , my friends had mentioned this had a trail , we did come prepared so we…read moremight as well take a crack at it! Not sure how long or big this trail is we took it up to the cross on top the way up was nice , smooth not too crazy with the climbs. Trail is decent, this time it was a bit muddy but over all not bad. Best part of course are the amazing views, we were lucky to have a decent day yes it was cloudy & did sprinkle a bit but it also cleared up & the views once that fog moves over were very nice. Got to see some wildlife as well , this was a good way to spend a few hours, taking the tram up, nice little hike & then back down on the tram.

Alaska is one of the most heavily glaciated areas in the world outside of the polar regions…read more Approx. 23,000 square miles of the state are covered in glaciers--an area nearly the size of West Virginia. They tell stories of the Earth's history, shape the Earth's surface as they move and form valleys and mountains. A remnant of the last ice age cradled high in the Coast Mountains' lofty peaks, the Mendenhall Glacier, named after a noted scientist who served on the Alaska Boundary Commission, is one of many major glaciers that connect to the vast ice field in Juneau, where we arrived this morning as our second port of call. This was our first excursion given by the Norwegian cruise line. My partner and I took a tour bus to the Mendenhall Glacier from our cruise ship. It was about a 30-minute ride. The tour guide did a nice job in keeping us informed. Upon arrival, most visitors walk down to the shoreline by the lake to see this awesome spectacle at Photo Point. If one has never seen a glacier before, this is definitely worth your time.

Stunning trail. So many mushrooms, lots of lush green trees and moss, the glacier and views are…read morebreathtaking. Sad that the glacier is continuing to recede backwards. The hike is really not that difficult. Its a pretty short day hike of around 5 miles round trip and i believe to spot we went to with the group was around 800 feet of elevation gain. I found it to be a relatively easy trail but the people in my tour group were slow and many found it to be challenging. There are some chains to help you get up some of the uneven spots. Of course as with any hike be prepared, have water, snacks, good shoes. I would definitely come back here in the future but I would want to finish the hike all the way up to the top. Did not really see anyone else out on the trail other than our tour group. This was a weds morning.

We went to Norris Glacier with ABAK and it was amazing!!!! The air, water, and land combination…read morewas incredible!!! Seaplane to the glacier landing. Packraft to the glacier and walk on Norris glacier. Every bit was fantastic. Everything was very organized with exceptional service.

Julia and Kendall were amazing! Our boat driver did an amazing job finding the whales and giving…read moreus a close, but safe experience! We love kayaking and this experience was out of this world! Just incredible. We saw humpbacks and orcas! Highly recommend this company!

From booking to the drive back to town, perfect! Quite an adventure to ride in a float plane and…read moreland in the water, to seeing bears catch fish approx. 100yards away! All the employees we dealt with at Wild Coast were super knowledgeable, friendly and lots of fun!

I had such an amazing time with Wild Coast Excursions at Waterfall Creek. As soon as we got off the…read morefloatplane and walked around the corner -- there was a bear right at the waterfall! It was truly one of the coolest and most unforgettable experiences I've ever had with brown bears. I felt completely safe the entire time, and it was absolutely incredible to watch these majestic animals in their natural habitat. Watching them fish was surprisingly fast, sometimes even hilarious! Wild Coast made the whole experience feel both thrilling and respectful to the wildlife. Wild Coast Excursions is the best opportunity to see bears in Juneau and probably Alaska! I cannot wait to go again and check out Pack Creek next time -- already dreaming of it! Don't miss this if you're in Juneau -- it's pure magic.

Hike goes from easy to difficult very quickly. The last 30-40 minutes is just straight incline with…read moremostly rocks and a not very well maintained and marked trail. However, it was one of my favorites hikes and the view of the reservoir was well worth it!

Trail entrance is by electric transmission lines parking lot. Fairly steep initial hike for about…read morethe first twenty minutes, then more gradual for a long part of the way. Water pump marks the end of one trail, but there's a split on the trail before reaching the pump house that continues on. Wear a good pair of hiking boots protecting the ankles, and a good supply of drinking water. Best to bring a hiking partner or two.

Peter is the best photographer tour guide! He is kind, knowledgeable, patient with kids, friendly,…read moreand great at creating interesting photos and sharing his tips. We're so thankful to have worked with him on Juneau. We went to a bunch of memorable places, including a retreat area with bald eagles and salmon, mendenhall glacier, salmon research area, and a relaxing break at a local favorite fish and chips place. Peter picked us up near juneau cruise dock, super convenient.

Thank you Peter so much for an amazing adventure/tour! First time in Alaska, on a helicopter ride,…read moreand on/under a glacier. Peter has a huge wealth of knowledge finding, navigating, and exploring ice caves. Peter was able to give myself and a few others a truly tailored experience which gave us an opportunity to photograph on/under the ice for close to 8 hrs. If given the opportunity I would definitely do this tour again!

Wow! What a true gem for hiking. Even in the peak of summer it was maintained and clearly marked…read morepath. I loved the extra path to the Dan Moller cabin that is a day use.

It doesn't matter if you're hiking, camping, or hunting this is a great trail to take. Lots of…read moresmall bridges and you can walk most of the island. The only downside is access points. The access points can be worked on for sure.