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

Groomer

Lake. New groom for skate and classic Warm partly sunnyFar better than i anticipated

Lake Lake Lake

Skate lane reset plus an inside connector. Classic not set due to low snow cover
Ice Report

Ice Report

The ice report is from drilling along our grooming route on 2/28/24. Ice minimum thickness is 13" with decent ice ...
Great Job Groomers !!!

Great Job Groomers !!!

Shout out to the Lake groomers (Peter & John). Really nice to be out on the lake in the sun today. Snow ...

Wow, the lake is BACK!

The classic and skate tracks couldn’t be better. And the day, well, need I say more?

Groomer

Spectacular Classic and skate, lake and campground

Groomer

Lake should be groomer by noon tomorrow. Lots of blue sky coming our way