What's Back Loop Like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, look no further than Back Loop. Visit places like Mendenhall Ice Caves and Nugget Falls when you venture just outside the neighborhood. Mendenhall Glacier and Auke Bay are two places to visit nearby.
How to Get to Back Loop
Flying to:
- Juneau, AK (JNU-Juneau Intl.), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Back Loop
- Excursion Inlet, AK (EXI), 30.4 mi (48.9 km) from Back Loop
Things to See and Do in and around Back Loop
Things to See near Back Loop:
- Mendenhall Ice Caves (2 mi/3.3 km away)
- University of Alaska-Southeast (2.3 mi/3.6 km away)
- Nugget Falls (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Mendenhall Glacier (3 mi/4.8 km away)
- Auke Bay (4.1 mi/6.5 km away)
Things to Do near Back Loop:
- Alaska Powder Descents (1.9 mi/3.1 km away)
- Mendenhall Golf Course (3.4 mi/5.5 km away)
- Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure (4 mi/6.4 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Juneau?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 51°F)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 23°F)
- Rainiest months: September, October, January, November (average 13 inches of rainfall)