I did a post last fall, when we first moved to Juneau, Alaska with a few pictures from Nugget Falls. Since that was a nighttime stroll and I was enjoying my time with Dave, I didn't take as many pictures as I'd like. So, here's an updated post on Nugget Falls Trail and a glimpse at Mendenhall Glacier in the summer.

If you're looking for a hiking trail in Juneau that's an easy walk through the woods, this is a trail for you. I've heard you can see black bears in the summer (although I never saw one), there had been a sighting two days before these pictures were taken, but you'll be fine as long as you keep an eye out. There are gorgeous views of the mountains and Mendenhall Glacier along the way.

Once you get to the Falls, there is a sandy beach and, of course, the waterfall. It's so peaceful out there with Nugget Falls rushing down. I love sitting on the rocks in front of the waterfall, letting the wind and water coming off of it hit my face. It's so peaceful out there...

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, Juneau, Alaska | Mallorie Owens

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Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, Alaska | Mallorie Owens

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Nugget Falls Trail, Juneau, Alaska | Mallorie Owens

Anyone taking a Juneau, Alaska vacation this summer? If you're planning a trip to Alaska, make sure to see my Places to Visit and Places to Eat in Juneau, Haines, and Anchorage posts here.

♡ MALLORIE

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Dave and I have been trying to commit to hiking one new trail each weekend. Last weekend we set out to try Lemon Creek Trail out behind Home Depot. The trail was pretty dry (I guess a lot of times it isn't) and just the right amount of challenging...at least for our newbie hiker selves. The uphill climbs were followed by just enough flat ground to recover. We'll definitely go again.

I was told that all the pretty yellow things blooming are about to be the very smelly skunk cabbage...which attract bears. So next time we'll definitely be on the lookout! I think our only wish was that this trail was a bit longer, because we wanted to keep going. But, by the time we got back to the car we (and the dog) were sufficiently wiped out.