Silver Lens Photography

Mendenhall Glacier National Park​

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The Mendenhall Glacier National Park area includes Mendenhall Lake, salmon spawning streams, the pavilion view point, Photo Point, Nugget Falls, East Glacier Trail, Timeline Trail, and various kettle ponds and new growth forest trails. From all vantage points, you have a clear view of the Mendenhall Glacier across the lake and the towering surrounding mountains.

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A variety of wildlife can be spotted here, including eagles, ravens, salmon, black bear, deer, squirrels, porcupine, a variety of small birds, and the rare wolf. The streams nearby are used by the local Alaskan salmon for spawning so eagles and black bear activity are most active in the area during spawning season (August and September), though they are always around. This is an area to take caution since new mother bears raise their cubs nearby. The lighting is best in the middle of the day due to the towering mountains blocking sunset earlier than other areas.