Winter Valley and Forest Hike

Overview

If you've never been on a hike during the winter, you need to give it a shot. Winter hiking is a blast, and it's great for the mind and body during long periods of dark & cold. This tour holds plenty of opportunity for photos, and a comprehensive variety of the natural elements found in the boreal forests of Alaska, as well as a stop at a local waterfall. Sound like your style?

• Hike along Chugach State Park's Eagle River and see ice-covered Barbara Falls!
• Perfect for solo travelers and couples.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of towering vistas. Amazing landscapes await your camera!
• Learn about Alaska's glaciated valleys and boreal forests from an experienced gude.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hare, voles, and porcupine!

Join us on a classic Alaskan adventure today!

City: Anchorage

Mon 02 Jun

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Starting at $169.00

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Mon 02 Jun

Starting at $169.00

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What's Included

Micro-spikes, if needed

Snow gaiters available upon request

Granola bar, apple, and cheese stick

Trekking poles

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.
Appropriate winter clothing and footwear is the guests responsibility.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (9)

E6616WOgeorgef

Apr 2024

My hike with Go Hike Alaska was first class from start to finish! It was a fairly easy hike in a beautiful area near the Chugach Mountains with gorgeous scenery throughout. The guide, Bryce was fantastic! He was on time for pickup, enthusiastic and very informative throughout the hike. Bryce shared his great knowledge of the plants and wildlife we saw along the way. It was a good workout but Bryce gave us time to admire the many amazing vistas. I highly recommend Go Hike Alaska to anyone who wants to see the best Alaska has to offer!

Response from Host

May 2024

Hello and thank you! We're super pleased to hear about your experience with Bryce, your logistic arrangements, and overall experience with us. If you ever come back to Anchorage, let us know and we'll take you out again! Take Care.

NJCSmeets

Apr 2024

Very overpriced. The hike is really easy, it is basically a walk in the forest. There is not much of a challenge to it. You could easily do it yourself by following the signs or follow a trail on AllTrails. The guide was friendly and it’s nice that transportation is included. But the guide did not add much value, he pointed out one or two plants along the way. Spikes and hiking sticks are provided, but not really needed since it’s a relatively flat trail and not icey at all. Overall, we had high expectations for a guided hike that pricey, but those were not met. We felt like we’d been robbed/scammed.

Response from Host

May 2024

Hi Nancy. I tried to call you to discuss this more, but wasn't able to reach you. If you are able to, give me a call at 907-444-9008 and we'll see what we can do to accommodate you. It sounds like you were expecting more of a challenge and perhaps not on a developed trail? We do our best to describe the challenge and trails, but I'll take a look at how we can enhance our tour descriptions to make it more apparent that the areas we visit sometimes are on trail and sometimes off trail, what the terrain and how difficult it is. Let's talk more. We don't want people walking away feeling scammed. Give me a call and we'll try to work something out. Thanks. Matt

Escape21308959499

Jan 2023

My wife and I had the best time on our hike with Leah! The trail was beautiful and we saw 3 moose. Leah was super knowledgeable and we learned so much about the area and Alaska flora/fauna. We highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Jan 2023

Thank you so much for your kind review! We heard about the moose from Leah; so glad you were able to witness Alaskan wildlife! Come back and see us again at any time.