Step into Juneau’s awe-inspiring landscape with a visit to both the Mendenhall Glacier and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure. Begin a fully narrated tour with a drive past downtown Juneau en route to the gardens. There, join a forest guide aboard a covered shuttle for a mile-long journey into the heart of the rainforest, including breathtaking views of the Mendenhall Valley. Then, venture to the Mendenhall Glacier and capture a memorable moment at the photo lookout.
Highlights
Explore Rainforest Gardens’ colorful history as you walk through its lower garden, amazingly designed landscapes, and cascading stream.
Ascend to the heart of the rainforest at an elevation of 580 feet, and soak in the breathtaking views.
Visit Mendenhall Glacier, a massive river of compressed blue ice, and the largest, most rugged glacier accessible by road.
Important details and advisements
U.S. Forest Service at visitor center available to answer your questions.
