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Use caution when visiting Mendenhall Lake and Glacier JUNEAU, Alaska–Juneau Ranger District Ranger Brad Orr asks people to be aware when visiting the Mendenhall Lake and Glacier area. The water level is rising
in Suicide Basin. “Kayakers and rafters should stay away from the glacier face,” said Orr. “Hikers should watch for waves from calving and be aware of water conditions
if on the Nugget Falls Trail. Mendenhall Campground and Nugget Creek Trail may be closed if officials determine the water is rising to a critical level.” The U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Service, the National Weather Service, and City and Borough of Juneau are monitoring the water level. The Suicide
Basin Lake Level Gauge may be viewed at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=pajk&gage=jsba2 For more information, contact the Juneau Ranger District at 907-586-8800 or the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center at 907-789-0097. -end- This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. |
