cunnorl Posted April 4, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 4, 2014 We are planning a trip to Alaska this summer and would like to go to Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. My daughter is a full time wheel chair user. Are any of the trails accessible for a manual wheelchair? Many Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted April 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2014 You can do most, if not all, of the trail out to Nugget Falls in a wheelchair (I wouldn't try it in a transport chair). The pathway is decomposed granite and well packed gravel. Might be an issue if is it raining. You can also get a lift-equipped shuttle bus to get there on the pier for much cheaper than doing the ship's tours (which will probably not be accessible). In addition to the shuttle, there is a $3 admission fee per person to the visitor center, which is also accessible (look for signs for the elevator instead of the stairs used by most). The Mt. Roberts cable car is also wheelchair accessible, although it is difficult to see out the windows in a chair. The view from the top is great, but these trails are not accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted April 7, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Just a reminder: If you have a senior pass for US national parks and monuments, admission will be free with the pass holder and three others. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMackey Posted April 23, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I went last year and believe that Photo Point is the better trail for a manual wheelchair user in my humble opinion. The suggestion the visitors center gave of Trail of Time wasn't a good one. It is newly paved but with many inclines and wasn't feasible. It is also longer than Photo Point (0.7 miles vs 0.3 miles). I would stick with Photo Point. It's a short trail but you still get a great view at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_in_BC Posted April 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 25, 2014 You can do most, if not all, of the trail out to Nugget Falls in a wheelchair (I wouldn't try it in a transport chair). The pathway is decomposed granite and well packed gravel. Might be an issue if is it raining. You can also get a lift-equipped shuttle bus to get there on the pier for much cheaper than doing the ship's tours (which will probably not be accessible). In addition to the shuttle, there is a $3 admission fee per person to the visitor center, which is also accessible (look for signs for the elevator instead of the stairs used by most). The Mt. Roberts cable car is also wheelchair accessible, although it is difficult to see out the windows in a chair. The view from the top is great, but these trails are not accessible. What company has the shuttle with the lift? We are traveling with my MIL in a motorized wheelchair in September of 2015 & I'd love to get more information on how to get her to Mendenhall Glacier. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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