Mendenhall Glacier, Glacier in Tongass National Forest, Alaska.
The Mendenhall Glacier extends 12 miles with ice depths reaching 1,800 feet, forming a massive natural formation that connects to the Juneau Icefield system.
The United States Geological Survey topographer William Mendenhall mapped and documented this significant ice formation during his 1890 expedition to Southeast Alaska.
The Tlingit people have maintained strong connections to this glacial area through generations, incorporating its presence into their traditional lifestyle and heritage.
The Visitor Center provides educational exhibits, spotting scopes for glacier observation, and detailed information about six maintained hiking trails in the surrounding area.
The glacier creates its own microclimate, influencing local weather patterns and supporting distinct ecosystems where black bears fish for salmon near ice-cold streams.
Location: Alaska
Location: Juneau
GPS coordinates: 58.49583,-134.53222
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
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