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Kayak and Hike to Deep Blue, Glacially Carved Grant Lake, Alaska

Kayak and Hike to Deep Blue, Glacially Carved Grant Lake, Alaska

Overview

Kayak on TWO amazing glacial lakes! This adventure begins with a paddle across Trail Lake in Historic Moose Pass. Our guides bring this small Alaskan town’s history to life. The stories of locals like Alaska Nellie, the ghost of gold miner Al and the famed Iditarod Trail provide plenty to ponder as you paddle along the shores of Trail Lake. After a short paddle south, glide to shore for a hike along a section of the Iditarod National Historic Trail as we head up and over the ridge to the stunning, emerald waters of Grant Lake. While moderately rated in regard to the terrain, there's no denying we're in wild Alaska along this route due to the rapid growth of the vegetation in the spring and summer along the trail. The feelings while staring out across Grant Lake are hard to describe and the views are breathtaking. We'll take some time to have lunch here, then we'll set out on kayaks once again to experience this area from the water before hiking back down the trail toward Moose Pass.

City: Alaska

Sun 11 May

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Starting at $249.00

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Sun 11 May

Starting at $249.00

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What's Included

Life Jacket(s) with signalling device (Whistle)

Snacks

Lunch

Tandem Boat (2 People)

Professional Guide

Paddle(s)

Small Drybag

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers who are not familiar with hiking on uneven, somewhat rugged terrain.

What To Expect

Iditarod National Historic Trail

We love sharing our knowledge about Alaska. From it's amazing human history to it's rugged geologic past. Trail Lake is located on the Historic Iditarod Trail and we'll even travel under the Alaskan Railroad. Moose Pass and Trail Lake are located right next to the Iditarod National historic Trail. As a matter of fact, when we can, we love to participate on the trail crew to help restore the original trail for hikers and historians to enjoy. It's a dream of ours to one day see this entire trail hikeable from Seward North, just like when it all started! We've got lots of stories to share about this amazing, important part of Alaskan history.

Moose Pass

This little town has quite the storied past. With one of the oldest schools and longest running libraries on the Kenai Peninsula, a grocery store that was moved across town on logs and a lodge and restaurant that started out as the remote Jockey Club, but once had black lights and a disco ball inside. Well, let's just say, there's plenty of things, people and places to talk about. We can't wait.

Trail Lake

After our general orientation and kayak instruction, we'll spend some time kayaking across glacially fed Trail Lake. Trail Lake has Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and other fish in it's waters and empties into Kenai Lake, which allows for salmon to find their way up through as well! There are often bears or moose along the shores and plenty of Bald Eagles in the area as well.

Chugach National Forest

The Chugach National Forest is a 6,908,540-acre (27,958 km2)[2] United States National Forest in south central Alaska. The Chugach includes extensive shorelines, glaciers, forests and rivers, much of which is untouched by roads or trails. It hosts numerous bird, mammal and marine species, including extensive shorebird habitat and a bald eagle population larger than the contiguous 48 states combined.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (18)

142loryc

Jun 2023

This tour was absolutely incredible, and one of the highlights of our trip. It was the perfect combination of kayaking and hiking. Grant Lake is absolutely stunning, the most beautiful place I’ve visited in Alaska. JD was such a great guide and took excellent care of us. He took great pictures of us. And it wasn’t crowded or touristy. The experience felt very special and we could not have done something like this on our own. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time write us such a nice review! You guys were a lot of fun to hike and kayak with and we're really glad you decided to book this trip, even though you only found reviews on our other trips. Hope you get to come visit and stay the night with us up here at the yurt on our overnight tour next time! Cheers, JD

439danw

Jun 2023

The trip to Grant Lake starts with a one-mile paddle down the lake to a primitive trail. We used our own canoe and one kayak. My wife hiked it with a light pack and she is in her 60s and 6 weeks out of knee replacement. The yurt was comfortable and easy to keep warm, too warm for a while. Overall a great host, and the place is beautiful, rugged, and remote. There was only a pot and skillet to cook with -- come prepared. We highly recommend this destination.

Response from Host

Jun 2023

Thanks for the awesome review Dan! It was really great having you and your family (all 3 generations worth) on the overnight yurt adventure at Grant Lake! It was fun having you there 'pre-season' to get a sneak peek of the camp. We've come a long way even though it's only been a few weeks since your visit. The gray-water disposal container is moved to the camp kitchen, the firepit is expanded and the suggestions from your granddaughter for a latch on the outhouse door has been added, just to name a few! Oh, but we have decided to leave the outhouse 'open air as she requested. It's still the best view in the land! LOL.

anneliesd971

Jul 2024

Super nice kayak trip and hike made with lots of explanation and guidance by Jen. Everything was fine down to the last detail. Highly recommended!