Skagway Adventure Hike
Offered by Alaska Mountain Guides In Haines, Alaska
: $
About us
At Alaska Mountian Guides, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with unforgettable experiences in Alaska. Our company offers a variety of tours that appeal to the adventurous spirit of travelers who want to explore the beauty of Alaska. Whether you want to take a scenic drive along the coast or fly over the glaciers, we have something for everyone. Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides are passionate about sharing Alaska's history and culture with our customers. Book your Skagway excursion with us today and let us show you the wonders of Alaska.
Skagway, our home, sits at the top of the Lynn Fjord and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the lush Tongass National Forest. This geography puts Skagway in a unique position to be a grand gateway to outdoor adventure! We specialize in guided trips that immerse you in the vast natural beauty of the area. Hiking, rafting, climbing, ziplining, and canoeing are some of the exciting activities that we offer based in Skagway. Many of our tours also utilize the fast ferry and travel to Haines, just 15 miles away. Haines offers visitors to Skagway a chance to get off the beaten path and explore remote, wildlife-rich areas.
Skagway, our home, sits at the top of the Lynn Fjord and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the lush Tongass National Forest. This geography puts Skagway in a unique position to be a grand gateway to outdoor adventure! We specialize in guided trips that immerse you in the vast natural beauty of the area. Hiking, rafting, climbing, ziplining, and canoeing are some of the exciting activities that we offer based in Skagway. Many of our tours also utilize the fast ferry and travel to Haines, just 15 miles away. Haines offers visitors to Skagway a chance to get off the beaten path and explore remote, wildlife-rich areas.
What we'll do
Join experienced guides on an exciting hiking adventure through the Tongass Rainforest that immerses you in the incredible beauty of Southeast Alaska. Your adventure will begin with a guided driving town tour of Skagway and continue up the White Pass on the Klondike Highway. Along the way, your guide will regale you with history about the Klondike Gold Rush and the natural history of the area.
From the trailhead, you will spend the next 2 hours hiking through the beautiful alpine forest surrounded by the towering snow-capped mountains of the White Pass. Your naturalist guides will frequently stop along the way to share their knowledge about the native flora, and fauna, and to describe the amazing glacial history of Alaska. Each group is outfitted with binoculars to maximize your opportunities to see up close the spectacular mountain and river scenery. Midway through the hike you will be treated to a delicious snack at the final breathtaking overlook with incredible views of the Skagway Valley, White Pass, and the Lynn Canal.
This is a great active family experience and kids are welcome (minimum age of 6). Bring your camera!!
* Timings:
(~10 minutes) - Your friendly guide will meet you near the Skagway Small Boat harbor sign and restrooms. Here they will take the opportunity to get to know you and provide answers to any questions that you might have about your upcoming excursion.
(~ 15 minutes) - We’ll depart from our meeting point by van for an interpretive driving tour of historic downtown Skagway on our way up the Klondike Highway to our private Porcupine Mountain trailhead.
(~15 minutes) - Once we arrive a short walk will bring us to the trailhead where your guide will provide a safety briefing and get you outfitted with trekking poles for the hike.
(~110 minutes) - From here we’ll continue uphill along the trail stopping at a series of scenic viewpoints that take in the vistas of the Skagway Valley and White Pass. Along the way, your expert guide will share their knowledge of the native flora and fauna and the unique geological history of the area as we pass through multiple ecosystems. After a rest at the last viewpoint, we’ll head back down the trail to our rough-cut timber kiosk for some hot cocoa and trail mix.
(~15 minutes) - We’ll depart the trail for a scenic ride back through the Skagway Valley and back to town.
From the trailhead, you will spend the next 2 hours hiking through the beautiful alpine forest surrounded by the towering snow-capped mountains of the White Pass. Your naturalist guides will frequently stop along the way to share their knowledge about the native flora, and fauna, and to describe the amazing glacial history of Alaska. Each group is outfitted with binoculars to maximize your opportunities to see up close the spectacular mountain and river scenery. Midway through the hike you will be treated to a delicious snack at the final breathtaking overlook with incredible views of the Skagway Valley, White Pass, and the Lynn Canal.
This is a great active family experience and kids are welcome (minimum age of 6). Bring your camera!!
* Timings:
(~10 minutes) - Your friendly guide will meet you near the Skagway Small Boat harbor sign and restrooms. Here they will take the opportunity to get to know you and provide answers to any questions that you might have about your upcoming excursion.
(~ 15 minutes) - We’ll depart from our meeting point by van for an interpretive driving tour of historic downtown Skagway on our way up the Klondike Highway to our private Porcupine Mountain trailhead.
(~15 minutes) - Once we arrive a short walk will bring us to the trailhead where your guide will provide a safety briefing and get you outfitted with trekking poles for the hike.
(~110 minutes) - From here we’ll continue uphill along the trail stopping at a series of scenic viewpoints that take in the vistas of the Skagway Valley and White Pass. Along the way, your expert guide will share their knowledge of the native flora and fauna and the unique geological history of the area as we pass through multiple ecosystems. After a rest at the last viewpoint, we’ll head back down the trail to our rough-cut timber kiosk for some hot cocoa and trail mix.
(~15 minutes) - We’ll depart the trail for a scenic ride back through the Skagway Valley and back to town.
What to expect / what's provided
* Duration: 2.75 Hours
* Activity Level: Strenuous [Uneven natural hiking trail over wooded and rocky terrain often at an incline. Hand lines are utilized on some of the steeper sections of the trail to assist with the ascent and descent.]
* Min. Age: 6 years
* Min. Weight: None Max. Weight: None
* Food: Trail mix, water, and hot chocolate provided.
* Provided Equipment: Trekking poles
* Recommended clothing: Stable, closed-toed shoes, layers for warmth, rain gear
* Wheelchair access: No
* Medical Restrictions: This is a physical activity and the guest's responsibility is to determine that they are physically and mentally able to participate.
*Liability Waiver Required
*FAQs:
- Where will I meet my guide?
Your guide will meet you 15 minutes prior to the tour start time to make sure all necessary paperwork is completed. If you are arriving by cruise ship, your guide will meet you at the end of the pier where your ship docks. Otherwise, the meeting location is the Small Boat Harbor sign. CLICK HERE to see a map detailing these locations in Skagway. Your guide will be holding a sign with the name of your tour.
- Who are my guides?
Your guides are experts in the industry. They are fun, well-trained, and passionate about guiding and sharing their expert knowledge about the history and natural wonders of Haines and Skagway, Alaska with you! Our staff undergo extensive training and hold current first-aid (mostly WFR and WEMT) certifications. Many of our guides also lead courses and guided expedition trips for us both in Alaska and throughout the world.
- Is there a bathroom?
Yes – restrooms are available on the dock prior to departing for your tour and a non-flushing “outhouse” style restroom is on-site.
- Do you cancel due to the weather?
Our tours embrace Southeast Alaska’s unpredictable weather. Our tours run rain or shine. If in a rare instance, the weather does cause us to cancel the tour you will be refunded in full and provided with assistance with finding an alternative activity for the day.
- How long is the trail?
Approximately 2-3 miles.
- What is the trail like?
You’ll be hiking over uneven, natural terrain. There are exposed roots, rocks, and sometimes slippery and muddy sections. In certain sections, we’ll use hand lines to help get up and down some steeper parts of the trail.
*Pricing is inclusive of the 5% Skagway Sales Tax
* Activity Level: Strenuous [Uneven natural hiking trail over wooded and rocky terrain often at an incline. Hand lines are utilized on some of the steeper sections of the trail to assist with the ascent and descent.]
* Min. Age: 6 years
* Min. Weight: None Max. Weight: None
* Food: Trail mix, water, and hot chocolate provided.
* Provided Equipment: Trekking poles
* Recommended clothing: Stable, closed-toed shoes, layers for warmth, rain gear
* Wheelchair access: No
* Medical Restrictions: This is a physical activity and the guest's responsibility is to determine that they are physically and mentally able to participate.
*Liability Waiver Required
*FAQs:
- Where will I meet my guide?
Your guide will meet you 15 minutes prior to the tour start time to make sure all necessary paperwork is completed. If you are arriving by cruise ship, your guide will meet you at the end of the pier where your ship docks. Otherwise, the meeting location is the Small Boat Harbor sign. CLICK HERE to see a map detailing these locations in Skagway. Your guide will be holding a sign with the name of your tour.
- Who are my guides?
Your guides are experts in the industry. They are fun, well-trained, and passionate about guiding and sharing their expert knowledge about the history and natural wonders of Haines and Skagway, Alaska with you! Our staff undergo extensive training and hold current first-aid (mostly WFR and WEMT) certifications. Many of our guides also lead courses and guided expedition trips for us both in Alaska and throughout the world.
- Is there a bathroom?
Yes – restrooms are available on the dock prior to departing for your tour and a non-flushing “outhouse” style restroom is on-site.
- Do you cancel due to the weather?
Our tours embrace Southeast Alaska’s unpredictable weather. Our tours run rain or shine. If in a rare instance, the weather does cause us to cancel the tour you will be refunded in full and provided with assistance with finding an alternative activity for the day.
- How long is the trail?
Approximately 2-3 miles.
- What is the trail like?
You’ll be hiking over uneven, natural terrain. There are exposed roots, rocks, and sometimes slippery and muddy sections. In certain sections, we’ll use hand lines to help get up and down some steeper parts of the trail.
*Pricing is inclusive of the 5% Skagway Sales Tax
Cancellation Policy
All sales final, but please contact us if you have any problems with your order.
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