Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
Reviews Summary
Most reviewers enjoyed the hike, praising the beautiful scenery and accessibility from town. Some wished for more "in the forest" hiking and wildlife sightings. One reviewer noted an opportunity cost compared to other excursions.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 hours
- Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Rain Pants (At Special Request)
- Transportation (Hike starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
- Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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...
- Duration 2 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 10 people in the group
- 1
Russian Bishop's House
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.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Lincoln Street
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.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Sitka
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.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Petersburg Borough
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.
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Sitka
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.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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