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Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST

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Sitka, USA

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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

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330 Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK 99835, USA

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What To Expect

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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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Crescent Harbor

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tongass National Forest

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sitka (pass by)

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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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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain Pants (At Special Request)
  • Safety Equipment & Instruction
  • Resident Guide
  • Transportation (Hike starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
  • Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)

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  • 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

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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