Herbert Glacier Trail
Herbert Glacier
A gentle trail through rainforest along the Herbert River, ending with a view of Herbert Glacier and its moraine lake.
The trail starts about 28 miles along the Glacier Highway and runs about 7.4 kilometers one way, with an easy grade. You can hike or ride a mountain bike. Along the way, you'll pass moss-covered spruce and hemlock rainforest and riverbanks. At the end, an open area offers views of the rock walls and ice-water waterfalls left behind as the glacier has receded. It's quieter than Mendenhall, and the round trip takes about four hours. Be sure to watch for bears and bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Shrine of St. Thérèse
- Auke Bay Whale Watching
- Point Bridget State Park
- Mendenhall Glacier
- Nugget Falls
- Juneau Icefield
- Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure
- Alaskan Brewing Company