Chugach State Park: Easy Nature Walk & Wildlife

Embark on an easy hike through Chugach State Park in Alaska to discover the diverse flora and fauna of the boreal and coastal rainforest. Perfect for families, learn from a naturalist and keep an eye out for wildlife. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Flattop Mountain Trail - This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike, learn about Alaska’s vegetation and animal populations, and see one on the Chugach State Park’s most photogenic alpine valleys. We’ll start by meandering through hemlock forests scarred by thrashing leeward winds from the Turnagain Arm. Snowshoe Hares make…
What's Included
  • Complimentary snacks provided
  • Day packs and trekking poles available on request
What's Not Included
  • No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups.
  • Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.
Additional Information

This tour is ideal for those seeking a gentle hike while discovering the local flora and fauna. Participants will witness the remarkable variety of plant life in a mixed boreal and coastal rainforest. Towering species such as giant spruce, paper birch, and aspens dominate the canopy, while alders, willows, and devil’s club thrive in the understory….

Location
555 W 5th Ave
West 5th Avenue
We meet outside the Egan Center. Please be parked and ready 15 minutes before the start time to ensure a timely departure. All tours leave no later than 5 minutes after the start time. There is no parking at the Egan Center. The JCPenney Parking Garage is the closest option, at 414 W 6th Ave.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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728kristaz
Aug 31, 2024
Awesome hike! - Go Hike Alaska was amazing! My friend and I came to Alaska and booked this hike/walk through a tour company and we’re so glad they chose this company! Our guide, Caleb, was fantastic - we were able to go further because we moved fast, so we got to see some incredible views thanks to his expertise! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Go Hike Alaska to anyone
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Venture67638121777
Aug 19, 2024
Awesome time with family! - Our family had a wonderful time hiking with our guide Caleb! He is clearly passionate about what he does and is extremely knowledgeable. Caleb was able to point out a bunch of native flora that was edible and we were even able to try some of it! We had different ability levels in my family and Caleb was able to cater to all of us, and the tour is capped at a small number so we were the only ones - it was basically a private tour. The views were beautiful and Caleb even helped us take pictures together! We did not feel rushed at all, and this was a fantastic way to spend our first day in Alaska.
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Missllan
Aug 17, 2024
Alaskan hike in the sunshine - A wonderful afternoon hike in Alaskan sunshine. The company was great from the moment I booked and communicated well prior to the tour. As a solo traveller this was very reassuring to know. Caleb was an excellent tour guide and tailored the walk to suit us. He gave us options for the route and took the hike at our pace. There was only one other person on the tour so it felt like a private tour. Caleb was really Informative and stopped along the way for us to sample the berries (and tell us which ones to stay clear of!) The park is beautiful and there were lot of opportunities to take photos and just take in the surrounding. I learned more about the Alaskan wilderness in the three hours on this tour than I did over the course of my three week trip. No bears seen on this trip but it was incredible knowing we were walking the same paths as them. Worth getting out of the city for.
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Jackimona
Aug 16, 2024
Great hike - Caleb is a fantastic tour guide. He went above and beyond for us. Very knowledgeable about the bushes and wildlife. Fantastic hike 4.1 miles. Thanks again Caleb I enjoyed the hike immensely. Recommend this hike.
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Marc
Aug 16, 2024
go with Go Hike Alaska - thank you, Caleb, for a great hike. We saw and tasted many berries and learned which ones to definitely not touch or taste. and you were a great photographer for us.
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Birgerh244
Aug 1, 2024
Amazing hike - This was and an amazing tour. We were only the two of us, and our guide Caleb were very good at telling us about the flowers and berries. We had a wonderful time, even though we didn’t see any bears and mooses.Caleb was very friendly and entertaining and we had an awesome experience.
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Ericfl6200dm
Jul 28, 2024
Chugach 3 hour nature walk - Caleb was a great tour guide! My family learned so much about Alaska’s history and geography through his knowledge. Caleb went out of his way to make sure we had a memorable experience, Highly recommended!
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Inspire32137481292
Jul 1, 2024
Great way to spend a relaxing afternoon in Chugach. - The Chugach Walking tour offered my family a nice relaxing afternoon. The guides were amazing with our 10 year old daughter and offered up great info on local flora and fauna. My daughter was able to pick and eat a few local flowers including Blue Bells and Watermelon Berry leaves. The Chugach Walking tour is a beginners-level hike. The ride from downtown Anchorage takes about 30 mins into the park. The hike lasts about 2 hours and then a 30 min drive back to Anchorage. This is great option for entry level active individuals, families with small children, or those looking for a relaxing nature walk. If you are looking for a more challenging hike I would recommend one of their othe options. Overall, very impressed with our guides!
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James_f
Jun 30, 2024
Trip to church park - Mike added a lot of local color and provided excellent information on plants and animals in the park. We enjoyed our hike.
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Carla_b
Jul 21, 2024
Beautiful even in the rain - After raining most of the day, weather somewhat cleared up for this walk. We went with a tour as we didn't have a car and only had limited time, so value for cost was good. Scenery was beautiful although we didn't see any animals. Our guide Caleb was knowledgeable about the area and trails, if a little chatty and sometimes we did feel a bit rushed.
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