Chugach State Park Nature Walk

4.9
Exceptional
8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 3 hours
Service animals welcome

This is the perfect tour if you are looking to go on an easy hike and learn about flora & fauna. You will experience the incredible diversity of vegetation in a mixed boreal and coastal rainforest. Species like giant spruce, paper birch, and aspens reign from above while alders, willows, and devil’s club dominate the understory. Lichens, fungi, berries, and mosses are waiting to be explored, and we will teach you all about them.

• Take a nature walk through picturesque Chugach State Park.

• An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy.

• Perfect for families with children!

• Learn about boreal forests and glaciated valleys through the voice of a naturalist.

• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, bear, and birds.

This is a great way to spend a moment in the wild of Alaska. Truly, a must-do!

Are you ready? Book today!

What's included

  • Granola bar
  • Trekking Poles

What's Not Included

    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.

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Experience Suggestions: None, but you should be able to walk at least 3 miles on flat pavement, or 2 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 2 hours. Some parts of trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with severe cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues.

    Location

    Departure point

    555 W 5th Ave, W 5th Ave 555, Downtown, Anchorage, AK, 99501
    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.

    End point

    555 W 5th Ave, W 5th Ave 555, Downtown, Anchorage, AK, 99501

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