Mendenhall Glacier

[Mailgirl]

About 7 years ago when we were at Mendenhall Glacier, there was a path you could take out by the parking lot that would take you out to the waterfall. As you got closer to the waterfall the path wasn't really a path anymore. You could still make it to the waterfall but it was a little ruff. Anyway it looked like they were going to build some type of walkway to get to the falls. Does anyone know if the walkway was built?

[mapleleaves]

A description and map of trails on the Mendenhall web site:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3835583.pdf

[Budget Queen]

You are referring to the now, very popular Nugget Falls trail, I'm assuming. You had a view of Mendenhall when walking toward it? I used to walk "toward" there, as well, long before the nice trial they now have in place. I went over logs, walked in water and and trudged on. :) A lot of people walked it that way.

[Glaciers]

The path to Nugget Falls has been in good shape. I hope they don’t improve it too much with a boardwalk or asphalt trail. Too many improvements start to deteriorate the natural beauty of the area.

 

Here’s a photo from 2013 that shows the path near the Nugget Falls end of the trail.

[funtimex2]

Is the trail such that you could push a handicap stroller along it?

[Mailgirl]

You are referring to the now, very popular Nugget Falls trail, I'm assuming. You had a view of Mendenhall when walking toward it? I used to walk "toward" there, as well, long before the nice trial they now have in place. I went over logs, walked in water and and trudged on. :) A lot of people walked it that way.

 

I'm happy to see there is a better trail. The last time I had to leave my family at the mud puddles and rocky road. They will be very excited. I can't wait, is there a chance that the trail might be under water. I heard if they have a lot of rain the trail floods.

[Budget Queen]

Is the trail such that you could push a handicap stroller along it?

 

Not easily, with an adult in a chair with small wheels, it is not paved. And the difficulty is even greater, the higher the weight.

 

Not sure if you are talking able kids? Where it would be a lot easier.

 

Photo Point trail is more accessible with the paving, but is an uphill push.

[xlxo]

I'm happy to see there is a better trail. The last time I had to leave my family at the mud puddles and rocky road. They will be very excited. I can't wait, is there a chance that the trail might be under water. I heard if they have a lot of rain the trail floods.

I think it depends on the tides and how much Mendenhall is melting. I remember when I went in August 2013.... there was trail segments that was partially flooded. It was worth going all the way.

 

the trail is a long one. I saw a few wheelchairs, but don't think they went all the way before turning back.

 

Check out this link for vids to get an idea...

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mendenhall+nugget+trail

Edited March 2, 2016 by xlxo