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.
EXPERIENCE:
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.
TOUR 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
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