Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST

4.9(130)2 hFree cancellationBy Sitka Walking Tours

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
✓Sunscreen
✓Bottled water
✓Snacks
✓Safety Equipment & Instruction
✓Resident Guide

Not included

✕Transportation (Hike starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
✕Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)

Meeting and pickup

CRUISE PASSENGERS: Take the free shuttle from the cruise ships into downtown. Your guide will be dressed in a red jacket, at the LEFT CORNER of the main building in front of the shuttle drop-off (Centennial Hall). If you are not on a cruise: please still meet in front of Centennial Hall.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

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

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