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 Mendenhall Glacier when you venture just outside the neighborhood. Auke Bay and Alaska Powder Descents 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)
- Mendenhall Glacier (3 mi/4.8 km away)
- Auke Bay (4.1 mi/6.5 km away)
- Nugget Falls (2.6 mi/4.2 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)
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)