Mendenhall Wetlands – State Game Refuge easy, accessible trails
Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge at Juneau, Alaska has some accessible trails. The refuge is a saltwater wetlands which provides a vital feeding and resting area for both resident birds and migrants traveling to and from their Arctic breeding grounds. The 4,000-acre wildlife refuge stretches nine miles along the shores of Gastineau Channel and is enjoyed for waterfowl hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and photography, boating, fishing, and scientific and educational studies. Here is their website. Phone 907-465-4266 A fuller description of these trails is found on Alaska.org’s Juneau Hiking Trails.
Airport Dike Trail 1.2 miles paved. Elevation gain 3′. “It has many opportunities for waterfowl and bird watching.”
Mendenhall Wetlands Trail 1 mile “…runs through the wetlands between the mainland and Douglas Island. It’s a great walk for families, birdwatchers, and exercisers. There are interpretive signs along the trail, with information about the birds, animals, and the wetlands ecosystems. “