Anchorage

Summer Valley and Forest Hike

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Summer Valley and Forest Hike
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Chugach State Park's Eagle River trail system without the risk of getting lost when you hike on a small-group guided tour. Lovers of the outdoors won't want to miss the opportunity to hike through boreal forests and glaciated valleys, to see where salmon spawn, and to spot wildlife like bears, moose, and birds. Meet your guide at a designated spot and enjoy a moderate five-hour hike.
  • Ideal for solo travelers who don't want to hike alone
  • A reindeer sausage or cheese stick snack is included
  • Receive personalized attention from your naturalist guide
  • Day packs and trekking poles can be provided on request

What's Included

  • Day packs and trekking poles available upon request.
  • Snacks
  • No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups.
  • Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
    555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

    Meeting, Transportation, and Parking Information: Our meetup spot is in front of the Egan Center. There are parking garages in the area if you need them. ​You may also choose to meet us at the trailhead using your own arranged transportation, just notify us in advance.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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.
  • Participation waiver signature required prior to departure.
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will accommodate you with a different snack option.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review
Leah_R
Our guide, Britt, was outgoing as well as sensitive to the needs of the individuals in our group. Her knowledge of the area, the plants and trees we saw on the trail, as well as the animals we might have seen, was impressive. The 3-mile Eagle River trail was easy to navigate and it was beautiful!

Reviews

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Beautiful trail
Venkata_T, Jul 2023
Beautiful trail with experienced guide, we very much enjoyed this guided trail admiring the Alaskan range
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello and thank you for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed your experience with us, soaking in the beautiful landscape that Alaska offers. Please let us know if we can help you again in the future!
Our guide, Britt, was...
Leah_R, Jul 2023
Our guide, Britt, was outgoing as well as sensitive to the needs of the individuals in our group. Her knowledge of the area, the plants and trees we saw on the trail, as well as the animals we might have seen, was impressive. The 3-mile Eagle River trail was easy to navigate and it was beautiful!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for coming out with us! I'll pass your kind words to Britt!
Amazing tour! It was a...
Siobhan_C, May 2023
Amazing tour! It was a small group. The hike was at a moderate pace and the guides were fantastic!!!
Response from Host, May 2023
Great to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining us!
Relaxing
Ntaria_L, Sep 2022
It was an amazing trip. Everything you need after a busy week. I had really great time with our guide Rebecca and couple from san Francisco.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Hello and thank you for your review! So nice to hear that our tour was great fit for you, and you had a top-notch experience with Rebecca and the other guests. Let us know if we can be of service in the future! Take Care.
10/10 recommend
Sarah_D, Aug 2022
I had such a wonderful time with this hike. The waterfall was so beautiful and we even saw a moose eating berries up close! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I’m so grateful to have had this experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Amazing! We’re so glad you were able to see some awesome Alaskan wildlife in action. Come back and see us again if you’re around!
Rename hike to stroll
donnaniegel, Jul 2022
Lovely visitor center at start of trail head. This is an EASY stroll, the guide was very knowledgeable and stopped VERY often to identify plants. I would have preferred to hike more and stop less, in fact , this was just a nature walk. Best part was the add on to Barbara Falls, a fun short hike into a beautiful waterfall.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thanks for leaving us a review. Your experience in stopping more than you expected is noted. We've done our best to look into how to make this tour match your description and have some ideas we hope to implement soon. Cheers!
Trail reservation for 1, please…
Heather_G, Aug 2021
What a fantastic hike! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, flora and fauna. I would definitely recommend this experience to any solo explorers that enjoy time on the trail.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Glad to hear! Thanks for the review!
Great nature hike
Pauline_P, Aug 2021
We Loved the hiking trail! It was my favorite activity in Anchorage! Madison was a great guide. Very accommodating, knowledgeable of plants and nature. My daughter loved it too. This got me interested to do More hiking in Alaska and have ti return soon. And to read up about plants and birds : of Alaska and California, already. ordered books. We hiked Aug 7 but couldn’t review because the link wasn’t working. Thanks Madison and Viator.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Glad to hear you had a great time! We hope to see you again!
fun :)
Melanie_B, Aug 2021
Leah was a very knowledgeable guide! The views were beautiful and it was a fairly easy hike! Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Leah knows everything! Thanks for the feedback!
Even in the rain a wonderful tour!
Brenda_J, Aug 2021
The most memorable part of my trip was the unexpected visit to Thunderbird Falls. It was magnificent!!! Chelsea was the best tour guide with so much knowledge of the woods.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Glad to hear, thanks for coming out with us!
Great experience and fantastic Guide
David_C, Jul 2021
Seeing wild moose and fantastic waterfall. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely worth the money
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Good to hear, thanks for coming out with us!
Fantastic hike
Jeanna_M, Jul 2021
Leah and George were fantastic guides, both friendly and knowledgeable about plants! We loved learning about all the plants-- edible, non-edible, and dangerous. Leah shared a lot about mushrooms too which was really interesting. Forests and creeks were beautiful. Absolutely would do again!
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Glad to hear, thanks for coming out with us!
Surprised Anchorage has so much beauty to offer.
Neal_H, Jul 2021
Leah was very professional and informative as to local plants and flowers. We enjoyed the hike at Eagle Riverand especially Barbara Falls. Chugach Mountains are beautiful. Thanks for the adventure.
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Leah's knowledge is amazing! Thanks for coming out with us.
A nice escape from Anchorage
Michael_Z, Jul 2021
Madison was wonderful and we had great conversations. She was a delight and knew the grounds very well. We had the pleasure of having her guidance to ourselves and explored the hiking grounds that we wouldn't have discovered ourselves and also considering how difficult it was to get a car during our trip, it was well worth the price. We ventured around Eagle River Park and saw Barbara Falls which was a pleasant surprise to end off the trip. The hike is fairly flat for most of the part but make sure you have your mosquito repellent! All the stops we had during the tour have really great views of rivers, ponds and the mountains. If you want to go for a hike outside of the city and want something fairly easy, you just need your camera and water with you, you'll have a great time. It's nothing aggressive at all.
Response from Host, Jul 2021
What a comprehensive, thoughtful review. Thanks Michael! We're proud to hear about your experience with Madison, Eagle River Nature Center and Barbara Falls. Thanks again, and please let us know if we can help you again in the future!
Enjoyable hike
Bruce_K, Jun 2021
We enjoyed out leisurely walk. Best part was seeing black bear and then two moose as we were leaving hiking area.
Response from Host, Jun 2021
I'm glad you had a good time! Thanks for coming out with us and we hope to see you again!
Just do it!
Cmm, May 2021
Amazing tour, loved every minute of it.Our guide Greg was fantastic and told many stories. He shared lots of Alaskan wisdom with us.
Response from Host, May 2021
Glad you had a great time, Gregg is a gem! We hope to see you again!
Great fun; great scenery
Jason_W, May 2021
Had an absolute blast on the tour. Guide Greg was fun to listen to and the scenery is breathtaking. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2021
Thanks for the review! We hope to see you again!
Highly Recommend
Allison, May 2021
Matt is a great guide! He is knowledgeable and flexible so you will get a hike tailored to you! Highly recommend and will be using GoHike Alaska for my next visit!!
Response from Host, May 2021
Thank you, Allison! We look forward to taking you out again!

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