Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, Alaska
The Mendenhall Glacier hike was pretty awesome. Although it’s not thought of as one of the most epic hikes in Alaska, it’s unique because you spend the first part of the hike in the temperate rainforest, and the second half on a cold, barren, windy, frozen glacier plane. The rainforest and glacier plane are only separated by a quarter of a mile or so. You’re able to hike around on the glacier, but it’s tough hiking. It truly is a sheet of ice, and there are a number of caves, caverns, and icy waterfalls you can slide into, so keep that in mind as you explore.
