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Nugget Falls Trail
The Nugget Falls Trail is 0.8 miles long. It begins half way down Photo Point Trail and ends at Nugget Falls, skirting the flats at the edge of Mendenhall Lake. It is a low gradient trail that was completed in 2010. The new construction realigned the trail so the tread is above high water on the lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking
At a Glance
| Reservations: | No reservations are available for this area. |
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| Open Season: | 1/1 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| 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 right and continue straight ahead to the end of the road, which will be come Glacier Spur Road after Mendenhall Loop Road turns off to the left. Walk down the paved path to the Visitor Center out toward Photo Point. Take the trail to the right just past the Visitor Center that will go over an elevated pathway through a rock gorge. The trail will continue on to Nugget Falls.Activities
Day Hiking
The Nugget Falls Trail is 0.8 miles long. It begins half way down Photo Point Trail and ends at Nugget Falls, skirting the flats at the edge of Mendenhall Lake. It is a low gradient trail that was completed in 2010. The new construction realigned the trail so the tread is above high water on the lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Viewing Wildlife
Arctic Terns nest around the lake in the summer. Goat can be spotted with binoculars on the mountains around the glacier. Black bears are seen occasionally in the area. Keep food secure so bears don't get the idea they can come to the campground for meals.Viewing Scenery
The trail follows the shore line of Mendenhall Lake. Views of the glacier are present along most of the trail. The trail ends at Nugget Falls, a dramatic set of falls with all the noise and spray to go along with the scene.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
This trail is open and smooth, so not much snow fall is required for a good skiing surface.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Location
