Favorite hunting areas are frequently reached by walking from the road into the woods, using a hiking trail, or walking out the back door. Many residents can see a glacier from their yards and it is possible to walk on the glacier after a short hike. Wild berry picking and collecting other edibles are common pastimes. Terrain Nestled between the foot of the mountains and the sea, Juneau's steep terrain presents a challenge for community expansion overall, and for the provision of more developed recreation facilities in particular. Development has already occurred on developable flat land along the waterfront, in the valleys, at the base of mountains, and on old mine tailings.
Further growth is more difficult to accommodate.
Natural hazard areas such as floodplains, mass-wasting and avalanche zones must be avoided. Wetlands must be built around. Flat, developable parcels that are appropriate for soccer and baseball fields, or other recreation facilities, are also in demand for residential development. Particularly space-intensive activities or facilities, or activities that require large buffer areas may not be feasible in Juneau because of this. The terrain is not amenable to cross-country travel.