The gentle giant of the Tongass National Forest will capture your heart. Hike through America’s largest National Forest while learning from your local guide about life in Sitka.

 

EXPERIENCE:

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.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

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

 

 

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