From Anchorage: Chugach State Park Guided Alpine Trek
ID: GYG410803-745208
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Embark on a quintessential guided Alaska hiking experience through Chugach State Park. Ascend to heights offering 360-degree breathtaking views of Anchorage and the interior of the Chugach Mountains.
Enjoy a classic Alpine hike in Chugach State Park as you admire the scenic views around Anchorage and Cook Inlet. Gaze at deep, glaciated, u-shaped valleys, and giant ridgelines defining the landscape.
Start the day by meeting your expert guide at the meeting point in Anchorage. Travel by minivan to the trailhead, before setting off on your hiking adventure. Trek through pristine, treeless, tundra loaded with vegetation that you can touch, taste, and feel.
On the way, keep a look out for native animal species including moose, Dall sheep, mountain goats, or maybe even a bear. Try to spot reclusive small mammals like arctic squirrels and marmots. You may also see birds soaring overhead, such as bald eagles, thrushes, chickadees, and jays.
Learn about the native flora and fauna from your expert guide. Enjoy plenty of stops to enjoy the amazing scenery, with panoramic views all around you. On a clear day, you can even see Mt. Denali hundreds of miles away.
After a full day of hiking, head back to the bus for a convenient transfer back to central Anchorage.
Highlights
- Trek one of Chugach State Park's finest ridgelines with an expert guide
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Anchorage and the interior of the Chugach Mountains
- Learn about Alaska's alpine forests and tundra environment from a naturalist
- Be on the lookout for wildlife including bear, sheep, marmot and bald eagles
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• It is recommended that you have a small amount of hiking experience before attempting this hike, or, be in good physical condition
• Participants should be able to walk at least 8 miles on flat pavement, or 5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 4 hours
• Parts of the trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain
The meeting point is in front of the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center. There are parking garages in the area if you need them.
INCLUDED
- Transportation from downtown Anchorage
- Hiking guide
- Backpack (available upon request)
- Trekking poles (available upon request)
- Snacks
- Water
NOT INCLUDED
- Pickup from hotels and accommodation
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
