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Mgra Moose Lake Trail
This trail is in the Dredge Lakes area (part of the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area) south of Mendenhall Lake. The gradient of the trail is mostly level and the tread is firm glacial gravel. Some sections are under deep water most of the year due to beaver dams backing up water. In the winter when the flooded sections are frozen, the Moose Lake Trail provides a direct route to the shore of Mendenhall Lake. Vegetation is typical of early successional post-glaciation, including willow, alder, and cottonwood with scattered spruce and hemlock.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | No reservations are available for this area. |
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| Open Season: | 1/1 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Juneau, AK |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: From downtown Juneau, travel north on Egan Drive to Mendenhall Loop Road. Turn left to remain on Mendenhall Loop Road at the junction of the loop and Glacier Spur Road (which goes straight ahead). Turn right at the entrance to the Forest Service District office at 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road. Go to the parking lot at the back of the building to access the Weather Service Trail into the Dredge Lake system of trails. Turn left at the T-intersection with Dredge Lake Trail. Take the first right on Moose Lake Trail. At the first intersection, stay left until the trail T's at the River Trail. Turn right and then take a quick left to continue on the Moose Lake Trail. In the winter when flooded sections are frozen the trail can be traveled all the way out to the shore of Mendenhall Lake.Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
2011 ADF&G stocked Glacier Lake with jack king salmon for fishing.| Fish Species | jack king salmon |
| Fishing Mode | bank, inflatable |
| Fishing Method | fly, lure |
Day Hiking
This trail is in the Dredge Lakes area (part of the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area) south of Mendenhall Lake. The gradient of the trail is mostly level and the tread is firm glacial gravel. Some sections are under deep water most of the year due to beaver dams backing up water. In the winter when the flooded sections are frozen, the Moose Lake Trail provides a direct route to the shore of Mendenhall Lake. Vegetation is typical of early successional post-glaciation, including willow, alder, and cottonwood with scattered spruce and hemlock.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Viewing Wildlife
Beavers and snowshoe hare are common in this area. Black bears are also seen.XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
The trail receives a good snow cover since it is not under the tree canopy. The trail is without major protrusions, so it doesn''t require a lot of snow for a good skiing surface.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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