Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST in Sitka booking from $119.00

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.

City: Sitka

Fri 18 Apr

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What's Included

Sunscreen

Bottled water

Snacks

Rain Pants (At Special Request)

Trekking Poles (At Special Request)

Safety Equipment & Instruction

Resident Guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

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.

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (69)

GioobyVava

Jul 2023

Reid is the epitome of wilderness magic! His Sitka forest tours enchant the soul - nature's symphony, guided to perfection!

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Wonderful hike today. Thank you for your kind review. It was a symphony :)

Andrea W

Jul 2023

Reed was knowlegeable and passionate about the history of Sitka, AK. He provided us with water and snacks along the way. He informed us about the types of berries we could taste along the hike. He was fantastic & I highly recommend a tour with Reed!

Response from Host

Jul 2023

We're thrilled to receive your glowing review! It means the world to us that you had such a fantastic time on our hike in the National Forest! It's a great summer for berries!

davidb0001

Jul 2023

Beautiful city and wonderful tour guide! Reid (the guide) provided an excellent experience and was a fun and knowledgeable way to see SE Alaska's beautiful environment. I'd recommend this for anyone who is visiting Sitka including cruise ship passengers. If you're there in season, try the salmonberries right off the bush if you find them along the trail. And ask the guide lots of questions! Thanks Reid!!

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you for your great review! We loved having you on the hike. So glad there were so many berries for us to try! Great experience here in Sitka

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Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST

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