Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
- Sunscreen
- Safety Equipment & Instruction
- Resident Guide
- Transportation (Hike starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
- Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)
Meeting Location
330 Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK 99835, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Russian Bishop's House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crescent Harbor
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sitka
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tongass National Forest
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sitka (pass by)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-396095P2
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