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Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls
Combine glacier viewpoints with the accessible waterfall trail.
Alaska & Pacific Coast · United States
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Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls
Combine glacier viewpoints with the accessible waterfall trail.
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