Summer Valley and Forest Hike

Overview

Experience the wonders found in one of the Chugach State Park's fondest, glaciated valleys. On this tour, we will take you to the glorious Eagle River trail system where boreal forests, and salmon spawning streams are found. This trail network also hosts the renowned "Crow Pass", which is part of the historic Iditarod trail system once used by dog sleds and mushers. Afterwards, we meander over to iconic Barbara Falls, where you can hike right up to the base of the falls! If you're ready for a wilderness valley adventure, join us!

• Experience hiking in Chugach State Park's Eagle River trail system, and Barbara Falls!
• Perfect for solo travelers and couples.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of towering vistas. Amazing landscapes await!
• Learn about Alaska's boreal forests and glaciated valleys from a skilled naturalist.
• Opportunity for wildlife viewing including, salmon, bear, moose and birds.
• Provisions include a prepacked snack.

City: Anchorage

Fri 06 Mar

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Starting at $169.00

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Fri 06 Mar

Starting at $169.00

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What's Included

Day packs and trekking poles available upon request.

Granola bar, apple, and cheese stick

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Experience Suggestions: No experienced required, but you should be able to walk at least 7 miles on flat pavement, or 5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of roughly 4 hours. Some parts of the trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with 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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (47)

David_C

Jul 2021

Seeing wild moose and fantastic waterfall. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely worth the money

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Good to hear, thanks for coming out with us!

Jeanna_M

Jul 2021

Leah and George were fantastic guides, both friendly and knowledgeable about plants! We loved learning about all the plants-- edible, non-edible, and dangerous. Leah shared a lot about mushrooms too which was really interesting. Forests and creeks were beautiful. Absolutely would do again!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Glad to hear, thanks for coming out with us!

Neal_H

Jul 2021

Leah was very professional and informative as to local plants and flowers. We enjoyed the hike at Eagle Riverand especially Barbara Falls. Chugach Mountains are beautiful. Thanks for the adventure.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Leah's knowledge is amazing! Thanks for coming out with us.