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Ketchikan Magical Old-Growth Creek Trek Guided Tour

Ketchikan Magical Old-Growth Creek Trek Guided Tour

Overview

Come join us on a lovely 3.6-mile roundtrip hike through an Alaska State Park into the Tongass National Forest. Enjoy a small group of up to 7 guests! First relax on the 40-minute scenic drive to the end of the road. Then hike an improved gravel trail alongside a river with glimpses of waterfalls. Walk through a magical old-growth rainforest displaying impressive specimens of Sitka spruce and western red cedar fencing in the trail.

Besides some stairs at the beginning of the hike, the trail flattens out and winds along the river valley below a ridge. 1 mile down the trail, our destination is a stone bench beside a serene bow in the river, where we can pause and enjoy one another and the peace and quiet.

This tour is led by owner and operator, Tongass Teague. Enjoy connecting with him, each other, and the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. Ask about how to practice mindfulness! Ask about our endangered old-growth forests and how to protect them!

City: Ketchikan

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $140.62

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $140.62

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Entry/Admission to Alaska State Park and Tongass National Forest

Air-conditioned vehicle

Backpacks and trekking poles if needed

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
MUST WEAR FACE MASKS IN VEHICLE DURING TRANSPORTATION
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks will most likely be required during vehicle transportation. They are optional while hiking on the trail.

What To Expect

Tongass National Forest

Come join us on a lovely 3.6-mile roundtrip hike through an Alaska State Park into the Tongass National Forest. Enjoy a small group of up to 7 guests! First relax on the 40-minute scenic drive to the end of the road. Then hike an improved gravel trail alongside a river with glimpses of waterfalls. Walk through a magical old-growth rainforest displaying impressive specimens of Sitka spruce and western red cedar. Besides some stairs at the beginning of the hike, the trail flattens out and winds along the river valley below a ridge. 1 mile down the trail, our destination is a stone bench beside a serene bow in the river, where we can pause and enjoy one another and the peace and quiet. This tour is led by owner and operator, Tongass Teague. Enjoy connecting with him, each other, and the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. Ask about how to practice mindfulness on the hike and in other areas of your life! Ask about our endangered old-growth forests and how to protect them!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (7)

E6587PWcherylk

Sep 2022

This was an absolutely amazing and enjoyable hiking trip through the Tongass national forest. Teague is so knowledgeable and kind. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The hike was quite manageable, and so amazing to hike beside the river in the old growth forest. Teague also had a trekking pole; although I hadn’t needed one before it was perfect for this adventure. He brought snacks and the best peppermint tea. I would highly recommend this hike to anyone who visits Ketchikan! This was truly an uplifting experience, and really made my trip to Alaska wonderful. Best of the best and truly magical.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your stellar review! I'm so glad I could add to your Alaskan experience in such a memorable and positive way. Thanks for sharing your time with me. I certainly enjoyed our tour.

lilybutt52

Sep 2022

We had a wonderful time trekking through the Tongass forest with Teague. He was very informative and pleasant. We had perfect weather and even moments of sunshine on our hike. Teague told us about the fascinating rainforest and showed us where the salmon were climbing upstream to their spawning ground. Very good tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for your generous review! So glad that the sun made an appearance and that the salmon were running.

Tompi23

Aug 2022

A wonderful and beautiful experience. One of the advantages of this tour is that it is intimate and limited to a limited number of people. In this way, you can connect and talk deeply with the guide. Teague is a smiling local guide, very knowledgeable about the area, the environment, the animals, and the flora. The guide offers pickup from the cruise docks and return. It is highly recommended.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for your review, Tom! I really enjoyed learning more deeply about Israel's complicated history. Was just fascinating. All the best to you!