This glacier is popular with any tourist visiting Juneau and for good reason. Once you get past the large visitor center and parking lot, you can hike out to the glacier overlook or even out to Nuggett Falls. The hikes are fairly easy, mostly paved, and lead to beautiful views. In the summer months, it can get quite busy with visitors. Because of the lake, it can be hard to get close to unless you book a kayaking or helicopter tour. Watch our visit to Mendenhall Glacier here.