Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
Offered by Sitka Walking Tours In Sitka, Alaska
: $
About us
PERFECT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS
The gentle giant of the Tongass National Forest will capture your heart.
LOCAL WILDLIFE & TREES:
On this tour, you will spot bald eagles in the trees and (if the season is right) salmon spawning in the river.
Wild berries along the path: edible and clean. Our guides are trained to recognize all local berries and mushrooms, many of which you can harvest!
EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST:
We will talk about the way the mountains, temperate rainforest, and ocean have been traditionally used, and are still used today, for subsistence, foraging & hunting by the Tlingits.
HIKE SAFELY:
Our guide will give a safety briefing before the tour. We monitor trail conditions to ensure that these hikes are completely safe. The guides have years of experience on these trails.
The gentle giant of the Tongass National Forest will capture your heart.
LOCAL WILDLIFE & TREES:
On this tour, you will spot bald eagles in the trees and (if the season is right) salmon spawning in the river.
Wild berries along the path: edible and clean. Our guides are trained to recognize all local berries and mushrooms, many of which you can harvest!
EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST:
We will talk about the way the mountains, temperate rainforest, and ocean have been traditionally used, and are still used today, for subsistence, foraging & hunting by the Tlingits.
HIKE SAFELY:
Our guide will give a safety briefing before the tour. We monitor trail conditions to ensure that these hikes are completely safe. The guides have years of experience on these trails.
What we'll do
Find yourself in the nation's largest National Forest.
*Duration
2 hours
The standard hike involves walking on gravel paths, bridges, and boardwalks. There is an advanced hiking option to hike up into the mountains up wooden stairs.
Private tours can be conducted in Spanish.
The lead guide is proficient in Chinese as well.
*Duration
2 hours
The standard hike involves walking on gravel paths, bridges, and boardwalks. There is an advanced hiking option to hike up into the mountains up wooden stairs.
Private tours can be conducted in Spanish.
The lead guide is proficient in Chinese as well.
What to expect / what's provided
*What to bring
Good walking shoes
Raingear (if the weather forecast says rain)
*What we provide
Snacks
Bottled water
Umbrellas
Sunscreen
Safety Equipment & Instruction
Rain Pants (At Special Request)
Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
Good walking shoes
Raingear (if the weather forecast says rain)
*What we provide
Snacks
Bottled water
Umbrellas
Sunscreen
Safety Equipment & Instruction
Rain Pants (At Special Request)
Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
Cancellation Policy
<p>For city walking tours, cancellations more than 24 hours in advance will receive a full refund. For guided hikes, all sales are final. Sitka Walking Tours reserves the right to cancel tours at any time in case of low numbers, dangerous weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. In case of cancellations, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.</p>
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