Flora and Fauna Nature Walk

Overview

This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike and learn about flora & fauna. You will experience the incredible diversity of vegetation in a mixed boreal and coastal rainforest. Species like giant spruce, paper birch, and aspens reign from above while alders, willows, and devil’s club dominate the understory. Lichens, fungi, berries, and mosses are waiting to be explored, and we will teach you all about them.

• Take a nature walk through picturesque Chugach State Park.
• An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy.
• Perfect for families with children!
• Learn about boreal forests and glaciated valleys through the voice of a naturalist.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, bear, and birds.

This is a great way to spend a moment in the wild of Alaska. Truly, a must-do!
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City: Anchorage

Sun 20 Jul

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Starting at $109.00

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Sun 20 Jul

Starting at $109.00

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What's Included

Trekking Poles

Granola bar

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Experience Suggestions: None, but you should be able to walk at least 3 miles on flat pavement, or 2 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 2 hours. Some parts of trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with severe cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues.
Participation waiver signature required prior to departure.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will accommodate you with a different snack option

What To Expect

Flattop Mountain Trail

This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike, learn about Alaska’s vegetation and animal populations, and see one on the Chugach State Park’s most photogenic alpine valleys. We’ll start by meandering through hemlock forests scarred by thrashing leeward winds from the Turnagain Arm. Snowshoe Hares make their homes here attracting the rare lynx living in the area. Wild geraniums, bluebells, and forget-me-nots pop up In June and blissful blueberries, funky fungi, and changing colors tell us when summer is coming to a close. The flora and fauna of the Glen Alps tell us a story of an ecosystem living in harmony just outside of Anchorage. Moose and bear birth their young in spring and mate during the fall months. They travel through the mountains and valley in search of their favorite browse, providing ample opportunity for wildlife viewing and photography. Transportation included in total time of tour: (1 hour transportation & 2 hours walking)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (46)

jackimona

Aug 2024

Caleb is a fantastic tour guide. He went above and beyond for us. Very knowledgeable about the bushes and wildlife. Fantastic hike 4.1 miles. Thanks again Caleb I enjoyed the hike immensely. Recommend this hike.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for taking the time to talk about the nature walk you went on with Caleb! It sounds like you had a wonderful time. We hope you had a great time in Alaska!

Marc L

Aug 2024

thank you, Caleb, for a great hike. We saw and tasted many berries and learned which ones to definitely not touch or taste. and you were a great photographer for us.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Hey Marc. Thanks so much for leaving us a review about your experience with Caleb and Go Hike Alaska. We love educating folks about the flora & fauna in the Chugach State Park. Glad you were able to try some berries!

birgerh244

Aug 2024

This was and an amazing tour. We were only the two of us, and our guide Caleb were very good at telling us about the flowers and berries. We had a wonderful time, even though we didn’t see any bears and mooses.Caleb was very friendly and entertaining and we had an awesome experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Hello! Thank you so much for your kindness, and thoughtfulness with your words. We pride ourselves on local knowledge and sometimes humorous *nature*. Did you get that?! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review.