Sitka Tongass National Forest Hiking Tour

from

$119

Sitka
AK

1-6
people

price for
1 participant

2
hours

• Explore the Stunning Tongass National Forest in Sitka
• Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided Hike with Local Insights
• Experience the Richest Wildlife Viewing in Alaska's National Parks

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Embark on a breathtaking adventure through the enchanting Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States! This guided hike offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and rich wildlife of Southeast Alaska. Discover towering trees, lush greenery, and the beauty of nature while learning from an experienced local guide who shares a wealth of knowledge about the area and its history.

Participants will enjoy a well-crafted hiking experience that can be tailored to fit the needs of the group. As you traverse the trails, keep an eye out for majestic bald eagles soaring above, and if the season is right, witness salmon spawning in their natural habitat. Along the way, indulge in the delights of foraging for wild berries with the guidance of your expert host. Safety is paramount, and all hikers will receive a thorough safety briefing before the adventure begins, ensuring a worry-free experience in this pristine wilderness.

This unforgettable hiking experience in Tongass National Forest is more than just an escape into nature—it makes for an exceptional gift for the adventure seeker in your life. Share the joy of exploration and create treasured memories while connecting with the beauty of Alaska's remarkable landscapes. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion, gifting this guided hike is sure to inspire a love for the great outdoors!

Experience Overview:

Guided Hike | Tongass National Forest

PERFECT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS-
The gentle giant of the Tongass National Forest will capture your heart.

• See eagles, pick edible berries, spot salmon (Seasonally dependent)
• Learn from your local guide about life in Sitka
• Hike safely in America’s largest National Forest
• Snacks provided
• Adjust the skill level to fit your group’s needs

LOCAL WILDLIFE & TREES:
On this tour, you will spot bald eagles in the trees and (if the season is right) salmon spawning.
Wild berries along the path: edible and clean. Your guide is familiar with all local berries and mushrooms!

EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST:
We will talk about the way the mountains, forest, and ocean have been traditionally used, and are still used today, for subsistence, foraging & hunting by the Tlingit.

HIKE SAFELY:
Your guide will give a hiking-safety briefing before entering the National Forest. We monitor trail conditions to ensure that these hikes are completely safe. Our guides have years of experience on these trails.

Meeting Point

Harrigan Centennial Hall

330 Harbor Dr, Sitka, AK 99835, USA

CRUISE PASSENGERS: Take the free shuttle from the cruise ships into downtown.
Your guide will be dressed in a red jacket, at the LEFT CORNER of the main building in front of the shuttle drop-off (Centennial Hall).

If you are not on a cruise: please still meet in front of Centennial Hall.

What's included:

Sunscreen
Rain Pants (At Special Request)
Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
Safety Equipment & Instruction
Resident Guide

Not included:

Transportation (Hike starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Russian Bishop's House

Lincoln & Monastery Streets, , Sitka, 99835-7645, Alaska

Here the hike will discuss the imperial history of this land: your guide will discuss the Russian history of Sitka, as well as the Russian Orthodox Church, and the impact of Russian colonization on the Alaskan national forest.

5 minutes

Crescent Harbor

Lincoln St, Sitka, AK 99835, USA

The first stop on the tour is in front of picturesque Crescent Harbor. The guide will explain the daily workings of a fishing town in Alaska from the personal perspective of a commercial and charter fisherman.

5 minutes

Sitka

Sitka, Alaska

We will see and discuss the Tlingit Totem Pole on Sitka's Seawalk. Before we reach the trailhead, the hike parallels the main street Lincoln St.

5 minutes

Tongass National Forest

Tongass National Forest, Alaska 99833, USA

Your guide will bring you into the Tongass National Forest. Your small group will spend 90 minutes hiking. The base trail is gravel and fairly flat. There is an option to follow the boardwalk into the muskeg (swamplands), or a more rigorous route that climbs up into the mountains.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Sitka

Sitka, Alaska

Depending on your group's desires we can end the tour either at the cruise shuttle pick-up site OR at the main gathering of local food trucks.

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