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
Lake. New groom for skate and classic
Warm partly sunnyFar better than i anticipated
Skate lane reset plus an inside connector. Classic not set due to low snow cover
Skate touched up today. Very nice day out there. minimal wind.
We plan to be on the lake 1:30 - 3pm Sunday for our last practice of the season. See you in the sunshine!
Great conditions at Campground and Lake, Wow!
The ice report is from drilling along our grooming route on 2/28/24. Ice minimum thickness is 13" with decent ice ...
As we head into a beautiful weekend with the lake freshly groomed, please remember that there is often plenty of ...
Shout out to the Lake groomers (Peter & John). Really nice to be out on the lake in the sun today. Snow ...
The classic and skate tracks couldn’t be better. And the day, well, need I say more?
Spectacular
Classic and skate, lake and campground
Lake should be groomer by noon tomorrow. Lots of blue sky coming our way
Mendenhall Lake found to be A NO Go for grooming
The drill Profile as Measured 2.5 inches of soft bubbley Ice, ...