McGinnis Fly-in, Hike-out
with Mendenhall Glacier Views

Experience rugged Alaska firsthand as you summit Mount McGinnis via a helicopter and then hike down the alpine terrain, all while soaking in incredible views of the famous Mendenhall Glacier! Your hike begins at the top of Mount McGinnis with your knowledgable guide, and as you decend below the treeline, we will enter the dense Tongass rainforest before making our way to the a final amazing view of the Mendenhall Glacier. Our last four miles will be on the West Glacier Trail where we will exit via the trailhead. Prepare for a wet, muddy, and unforgettable adventure!

From $599 per person (includes helicopter and guide)

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Distance: 5.5 miles

Duration: 4.5 hours

Difficulty: 2 - moderate/strenuous

Group Size: 2-5 hikers

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Elevation Loss: -4,500 ft

Experience Alaska Like No Other!

Take a breathtaking helicopter flight to the stunning Mt. McGinnis, where you’ll arrive high above the treeline to incredible views of the iconic Mendenhall Glacier, a vast river of ice spilling into the valley below.

As you take in the rocky, grassy alpine, keep an eye out for elusive mountain goats grazing on the slopes! From here, begin your descent into the lush, dense forest of the Tongass, with its rich greenery and marshy terrain, leading you to a secluded viewpoint of the glacier.

The adventure continues along the shores of Mendenhall Lake, offering more spectacular scenery as you make your way to the journey’s end.

What's Included

Included

Roundtrip transportation
Professional guide
Souvenir water bottle
Snacks

Not Included

Footwear - please bring comfortable shoes suitable for rugged and wet terrain
Rain gear - we will be in a rainforest, so be prepared!
Guide gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Primary pickup location at Mt. Roberts Tramway (490 S Franklin St), which is short walk from most cruise ship docks
Pickup also available from all major Juneau hotels and other locations upon request
Your guide will be holding a green Treeline sign

What to Expect

Meet at your designated pickup spot 15 minutes before your booked time for this tour. Once you check in, our guide gets you into a helicopter as soon as possible so that your adventure can begin!

Pickup and Check in: 15 minutes prior to your tour time
Helicopter ride to summit: enjoy a stunning view of Juneau and surrounding locations, including Mendenhall Glacier
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Additional Information

There is a 250 lb weight limit - Pay for extra seat? Surcharge? Hard rule at 250 lb?
Guests should be comfortable hiking on varied, sometimes uneven terrain for 5.25 miles. Surfaces may be slippery and rugged. Please inform us of any mobility limitations.
Inputting improper weights can lead to cancellation without refund.
All guests must sign a liability waiver before departing.
Treeline Adventure Co. (Treeline) reserves the right to cancel a trip in cases of low enrollment, adverse weather or route conditions, unmet physical requirements, or any other safety concerns. If a cancellation occurs before the trip begins, we will issue a full refund.