Lemon Creek loop from car parking

01:35

27.7km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Tongass National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.62 km

Lemon Creek

Highlight • River

As you cross over the bridge you will see Lemon Creek. Flowing through the Alaskan landscape, Lemon Creek is nourished by the melting waters of Lemon Creek Glacier and another nearby glacier. The creek's journey takes it all the way to the tidal flat at the head of Gastineau Channel, situated around 5 miles to the northwest of Juneau's borough.

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9.29 km

Duck Creek

Lake

13.3 km

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Although entering the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center is not required — you can simply hike most of the trails in this area, if you like — it is an excellent way of learning more about the landscapes and wildlife of this area. You can ask questions of park staff, and the windows are situated to offer clear views of Mendenhall Glacier, on the far side of the lake. Pedestal binoculars are available for a closer look.

Entering the visitor center does cost $5 per person/day during the May 1 – September 30 busy season, or $15 for a season pass that allows you to bring a guest with you. You can pay for the pass at automated kiosks scattered around the visitor center parking areas, or online at discoverysoutheast.org/store

Your payment for the visitor center also allows you to enter the visitor center pavilion, or to visit Photo Point and the Steep Creek Trail. You do not need to pay to hike the other trails in this area.

If you reached the visitor center aboard one of the buses from the cruise docks, the price of entry is usually included in the cost of your ticket.

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