Winter Valley & Forest Hike
Offered by Go Hike Alaska In Anchorage, Alaska
: $
About us
Go Hike Alaska is a purveyor of world-class Alaskan experiences throughout Southcentral Alaska. We offer guided day hikes, snowshoeing adventures, multiday backpacking trips, and specialty tours like foraging & cooking classes as well as historical & cultural tours. We also offer heli-hiking and heli-snowshoeing experiences.
Our experienced guides are certified in wilderness first aid, CPR, and EPI-pen use. We are also trained in avalanche safety and large animal encounter. Your well-being and safety is our #1 priority.
Our experienced guides are certified in wilderness first aid, CPR, and EPI-pen use. We are also trained in avalanche safety and large animal encounter. Your well-being and safety is our #1 priority.
What we'll do
• 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 glaciated valleys and boreal forests from an experienced guide.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hare, voles, and porcupine!
• Provisions include a granola bar, apple, and cheese stick. We will provide micro-spikes for icy terrain.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
If you have never been on a hike during the winter, you need to give it a shot. Winter hiking is a blast, and it is great for the mind and body during the long periods of dark and cold. The route is approximately 4 miles in length, but is not too strenuous, allowing most people to participate. We will begin by visiting the Chugach State Park's best waterfall, Barbara Falls. What a sight to behold! Afterwards, we will head to the confluence of North and South Fork Eagle River where a clearing in the woods exposes the Chugach mountains for miles. This is a perfect location to take amazing photos.
Onward we will go through snow covered spruces while keeping an eye out for wildlife. If Eagle River is frozen, we will have the opportunity of hiking on top of it, which is really a treat! We may see the "American Dipper" swimming in an unfrozen tributary warmed by geothermal heat. They swim in water when the air temperature is below freezing to keep warm. We may also see moose, small mammals like the snowshoe hare or red fox, and rodents such as the porcupine or voles. This valley is filled with a comprehensive variety of the natural elements found in the boreal forests of Alaska.
Afterwards, we hop back in the vehicle and head over to mighty Barbara Falls, a local waterfall hidden amongst the forest. Barbara Falls is covered in a THICK shell of ice in the winter, and is, in our opinion, best seen in the winter! Need we say more? Join now!
• Perfect for solo travelers and couples.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of towering vistas. Amazing landscapes await your camera!
• Learn about glaciated valleys and boreal forests from an experienced guide.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hare, voles, and porcupine!
• Provisions include a granola bar, apple, and cheese stick. We will provide micro-spikes for icy terrain.
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
If you have never been on a hike during the winter, you need to give it a shot. Winter hiking is a blast, and it is great for the mind and body during the long periods of dark and cold. The route is approximately 4 miles in length, but is not too strenuous, allowing most people to participate. We will begin by visiting the Chugach State Park's best waterfall, Barbara Falls. What a sight to behold! Afterwards, we will head to the confluence of North and South Fork Eagle River where a clearing in the woods exposes the Chugach mountains for miles. This is a perfect location to take amazing photos.
Onward we will go through snow covered spruces while keeping an eye out for wildlife. If Eagle River is frozen, we will have the opportunity of hiking on top of it, which is really a treat! We may see the "American Dipper" swimming in an unfrozen tributary warmed by geothermal heat. They swim in water when the air temperature is below freezing to keep warm. We may also see moose, small mammals like the snowshoe hare or red fox, and rodents such as the porcupine or voles. This valley is filled with a comprehensive variety of the natural elements found in the boreal forests of Alaska.
Afterwards, we hop back in the vehicle and head over to mighty Barbara Falls, a local waterfall hidden amongst the forest. Barbara Falls is covered in a THICK shell of ice in the winter, and is, in our opinion, best seen in the winter! Need we say more? Join now!
What to expect / what's provided
WHAT TO EXPECT:
TOUR SPECIFICS:
• Location: Chugach State Park - Eagle River Greenbelt
• Dates: December 1st - April 8th
• Tour Time: 10 am - 3 pm
• Travel Time: 1 Hour (30 minutes one-way)
• Hiking Time: 4 Hours
• Distance & Elevation Gain: ~6 miles and 700 feet (or 70 flights of stairs)
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ "Easy for some & moderate for most"
• Recommended for ages 8+
TRANSPORTATION & MEETUP LOCATION:
Guests have the option of using our transportation or providing it for themselves. If you DO need transportation, we will meetup, depart, and return in front of the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, located at 555 W. 5th Ave. in downtown Anchorage. Please arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to your tour. There are parking garages in the area if you need one.
If you need DO NOT need transportation, you will meet us at the trailhead or follow us from the meetup location. We will coordinate the location prior to your tour via text, phone, or email.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:
All participants are required to complete a participation agreement. You will receive a link in your confirmation email to complete it once you finish booking.
WEATHER:
All of our hikes are rain or shine. However, if the weather is too severe (i.e. thunder, lightning, hail, blizzard, etc.) we'll issue you a full refund.
WILD ANIMALS:
Seeing wild animals is probably part of why you booked a hike in the first place, but we need to give animals the proper respect they deserve. We will provide you a safety briefing before your hike. Please listen to your guide during any encounter situation. We are happy to help you get some quality photos, but only if it is safe. While bears are commonly referred to as the aggressors, moose attacks are far more common in Alaska. Every guide is trained in large animal safety, and the use of bear spray.
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.
WHAT'S PROVIDED:
Provisions includes a granola bar, apple, and cheese stick. We also provide micro-spikes for icy terrain, trekking poles, and daypacks (a small backpack) are available upon request.
TOUR SPECIFICS:
• Location: Chugach State Park - Eagle River Greenbelt
• Dates: December 1st - April 8th
• Tour Time: 10 am - 3 pm
• Travel Time: 1 Hour (30 minutes one-way)
• Hiking Time: 4 Hours
• Distance & Elevation Gain: ~6 miles and 700 feet (or 70 flights of stairs)
• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ "Easy for some & moderate for most"
• Recommended for ages 8+
TRANSPORTATION & MEETUP LOCATION:
Guests have the option of using our transportation or providing it for themselves. If you DO need transportation, we will meetup, depart, and return in front of the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, located at 555 W. 5th Ave. in downtown Anchorage. Please arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to your tour. There are parking garages in the area if you need one.
If you need DO NOT need transportation, you will meet us at the trailhead or follow us from the meetup location. We will coordinate the location prior to your tour via text, phone, or email.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:
All participants are required to complete a participation agreement. You will receive a link in your confirmation email to complete it once you finish booking.
WEATHER:
All of our hikes are rain or shine. However, if the weather is too severe (i.e. thunder, lightning, hail, blizzard, etc.) we'll issue you a full refund.
WILD ANIMALS:
Seeing wild animals is probably part of why you booked a hike in the first place, but we need to give animals the proper respect they deserve. We will provide you a safety briefing before your hike. Please listen to your guide during any encounter situation. We are happy to help you get some quality photos, but only if it is safe. While bears are commonly referred to as the aggressors, moose attacks are far more common in Alaska. Every guide is trained in large animal safety, and the use of bear spray.
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.
WHAT'S PROVIDED:
Provisions includes a granola bar, apple, and cheese stick. We also provide micro-spikes for icy terrain, trekking poles, and daypacks (a small backpack) are available upon request.
Cancellation Policy
We understand life is wild and cancelling your hike might be necessary. We hope this does not occur, but if circumstances lead you to cancel your hike the following policy will apply:
All cancellations must be received in writing at [email protected]
If you cancel any time before 2 weeks prior to your scheduled hike, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 48 hours to 2 weeks prior to your scheduled hike, you will receive 75% of your total service fee.
No refunds will be given for cancellations between 0 and 48 hours prior your hiking start time, or for any no shows.
All cancellations must be received in writing at [email protected]
If you cancel any time before 2 weeks prior to your scheduled hike, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 48 hours to 2 weeks prior to your scheduled hike, you will receive 75% of your total service fee.
No refunds will be given for cancellations between 0 and 48 hours prior your hiking start time, or for any no shows.
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