Juneau eBike Rainforest: Mendenhall Glacier & Old Growth Forest

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Three Hours on Electric Bikes Through Alaska's Rainforest, Glacier Views Included

You ride an electric-assist bike along a dedicated coastal lane with Mendenhall Glacier views, then walk into old growth rainforest to a private beach. The e-bike's pedal assist means you control the effort—steep sections flatten out, and you cover more ground than you would on a regular bike. Pickup from Juneau, training included, and the whole experience fits into three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

eBike Rainforest Adventure

Van ride to Douglas Island
Short e-bike training session
e-bike along shoreline bike lane
Walk old growth forest path
Visit secluded beach for photos

The Experience

The van is already rolling north toward Douglas Island when you settle in—a 9-mile narrated drive that sets the scene for what's coming. By the time you reach the north end, you've heard about the Tongass National Forest spreading across the landscape, the largest national forest in America, and you're already thinking about what it'll feel like to move through it under your own power. The training session is quick, just enough to get the feel of the electric pedal assist, and then you're on the bike lane that hugs the shoreline.

The paved path runs along the coast with ocean breezes hitting you straight on, and the Mendenhall Glacier sits visible across the water—the kind of view that makes you understand why people move to Alaska. The e-bike does the heavy lifting on the hills; you choose how much effort you want to give, which means a 78-year-old and a 12-year-old can ride the same route at their own pace without one person waiting or one person struggling. The bike's electric assist lets you cover distance that would've taken twice as long on a regular bike, so three hours actually gets you somewhere instead of just around the block.

Then comes the walk. You leave the bikes and head down an old growth forest path—the kind of trail where the trees are so tall and thick that the light changes color. The secluded beach at the end is where people stop to take photos, and you'll understand why the moment you get there. The whole thing wraps in about three hours total, and you're back in Juneau with water and snacks already accounted for, so there's nothing else you need to arrange.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or port pickup in Juneau, a 9-mile narrated van ride to the north end of Douglas Island, a short e-bike training session, an electric mountain bike with helmet, bottled water and snacks, a ride along the dedicated coastal bike lane with views of the Mendenhall Glacier and the Tongass National Forest, and a guided walk down an old growth forest path to a secluded beach before returning to Juneau.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by iRIDE ALASKA - SEGWAY & eBIKE TOURS

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see the rainforest and glacier without arranging your own transport or worrying about steep terrain—the e-bike's pedal assist is what makes it possible for mixed ages and fitness levels to ride the same route together.