Peaks, lakes, and waterfalls in Juneau

Juneau's Natural Wonders

Juneau’s rugged landscape is defined by the massive Juneau Icefield and the coastal rainforest of the Tongass. This selection features the 377-foot Nugget Falls at the base of Mendenhall Glacier and the historic Ebner Falls along the Perseverance Trail. It encompasses diverse water bodies, from the man-made Twin Lakes to remote alpine basins like Shelter Lake. The list also highlights prominent summits within the Boundary Ranges, including the 8,584-foot Devils Paw on the Alaska-British Columbia border and the distinctive profile of Lions Head Mountain.

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A

Nugget Falls

A 377-foot waterfall dropping into Mendenhall Lake at the base of the Mendenhall Glacier. It is fed by the Nugget Glacier and accessible via a flat 0.8-mile trail from the visitor center.

B

Twin Lakes

Man-made lakes located along Egan Drive. The area features a public park and is frequently stocked with landlocked salmon and trout for recreational fishing.

C

Ebner Falls

A waterfall located along the Perseverance Trail in the Gold Creek valley. The site is situated near historic gold mining ruins dating back to the late 19th century.

D

Cedar Lake

Small lake located at the northern end of the Juneau road system near the Echo Cove area.

E

Shelter Lake

Alpine lake located at the end of the Granite Creek Trail, approximately 3.5 miles from the trailhead within the Tongass National Forest.

F

Eagle Lake

Remote lake situated near the terminus of the Eagle Glacier in the Boundary Ranges, primarily accessible by air or strenuous backcountry navigation.

G

Lions Head Mountain

A 3,000-foot peak near Berners Bay known for its distinctive profile resembling a reclining lion, serving as a landmark for navigation in the Lynn Canal.

H

Devils Paw

The highest peak of the Juneau Icefield, standing at 8,584 feet. It marks Unmarked Boundary Point 93 on the international border between Alaska and British Columbia.

I

Annex Peak

A 3,924-foot summit located east of Juneau near the Annex Creek hydroelectric facility on the Taku Inlet.

J

Hawthorne Peak

Mountain peak standing at 4,200 feet, located in the Boundary Ranges southeast of downtown Juneau near the Taku River.

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