Anchorage Winter Hiking Adventure: Barbara Falls

If you've never been on a hike during the winter, you need to give it a shot. Winter hiking is a blast, and it's great for the mind and body during long periods of dark & cold. This tour holds plenty of opportunity for photos, and a comprehensive variety of the natural elements found in the boreal forests of Alaska, as well as a stop at a local waterfall. Sound like your style?
• Hike along Chugach State Park's Eagle River and see ice-covered Barbara Falls!
• Perfect for solo travelers and couples. 
• Enjoy breathtaking views of towering vistas. Amazing landscapes await your camera! 
• Learn about Alaska's glaciated valleys and boreal forests from an experienced gude. 
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hare, voles, and porcupine! 
• Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites. We'll provide micro-spikes for icy terrain. 

Join us on a classic Alaskan adventure today!

Meeting Point

William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center

555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Meeting, Transportation, and Parking Information:
Our meetup spot is in front of the Egan Center. There are parking garages in the area if you need them. ​You may also choose to meet us at the trailhead using your own arranged transportation, just notify us in advance.

What's included:

• Snow gaiters available upon request
• Day Packs, Trekking Poles, and Microspikes

Not included:

• No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups.
• Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.
• Snowboots or high-top hiking shoes.
• Appropriate clothing for snow.

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

Chugach State Park

18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99516, USA

We will begin by visiting the Chugach State Park's best waterfall, Barbara Falls. What a sight to behold! Afterwards, we will head to the confluence of North and South Fork Eagle River where a clearing in the woods exposes the Chugach mountains for miles. This is a perfect location to take amazing photos. 
Onward we will go through snow covered spruces while keeping an eye out for wildlife. If Eagle River is frozen, we will have the opportunity of hiking on top of it, which is really a treat! We may see the "American Dipper" swimming in an unfrozen tributary warmed by geothermal heat. They swim in water when the air temperature is below freezing to keep warm. We may also see moose, small mammals like the snowshoe hare or red fox, and rodents such as the porcupine or voles. At a distance approximately 6 miles in length, and a non-strenuous grade, most people can feel comfortable participating. 

Transportation included in total time of tour:
(1 hour transportation & 4 hours hiking)

4 hours