Chugach State Park Nature Walk

**Easy, fun, breathtaking!**

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**Highlights**

Dates:** May 1st - October 31st

Tour #1:** 10am - 1 pm

Tour #2:** 2 pm - 5 pm

Travel Time:** 1 Hour (30 minutes one-way)

Hiking Time:** 2 Hours

Distance & Elevation Gain:** ~2 miles and 200 feet (or 20 flights of stairs)

Difficulty:** ★☆☆☆☆ - "Easy for most & moderate for few"

Age Recommendations:** 4 & up

For groups with a child under 4, please book a private tour so we can move at our smallest guest's pace!

• Take a nature walk and see the Chugach State Park's best natural spots! 📷

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

• Perfect fit for solo travelers, couples, and families with children. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦

• Learn about boreal forests, alpine tundra, and glaciated valleys from a skilled naturalist. 🌲

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

• Provisions include a granola bar. 🍽

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**About the Hike**

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 the Chugach State Park’s most photogenic locations. Depending on the season, we'll either visit the Eagle River Nature Center, or the best waterfall in the Chugach State Park, Barbara Falls.

Wild geraniums, bluebells, and forget-me-nots pop up in June and blissful blueberries, funky fungi, and changing colors tell us when summer is ending. Moose and bear birth their young in spring and mate during the fall months. They travel through the mountains and valleys in search of their favorite browse, providing ample opportunity for wildlife viewing and photography.

The flora and fauna of the Chugach State Park tell us a story of various ecosystems living in harmony just outside of Anchorage. Experience in-depth education about the salmon life cycle and impacts to our environment by rapidly changing climate and societal challenges. It's a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive tour awaiting your intrigue. If you’re ready to see the natural wonders lying just outside of Anchorage, then join us today!

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**Experience Suggestions**

No experience required, 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. You should also be able to balance well and feel comfortable walking in muddy and slippery conditions. 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 joint issues.

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**Rates**

Non-Private Rate Per Person:** *$109

Solo travelers are welcome to book, however please note that we have a 2 person minimum requirement for the tour to operate. In the event you are the only person on the hike, we will contact you within 24 hours prior to your tour, and provide you with the following options:

1. Move to another time & date.

2. Upgrade to a private hike for 1 ($218).

3. Cancel your booking for a full refund.

Private Party Rates:

Rates provided during checkout, starting at $218

Reserve the whole tour to yourself or your group, plus hotel/AirBnb pick up!

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**Transportation**

Non-Private Bookings: Pick-up is at the Egan Center on 5th Ave in Downtown Anchorage.

Private Parties: We will pick you up from where ever you are staying, as long as it is in Anchorage.

You are also welcome to meet us at the trailhead! Just let us know when checking out.

Are you ready to Explore Your Wild and experience the Alaskan wilderness? Reserve your spot now, and we guarantee you'll have a blast!

Participation Agreement

All participants are required to complete their own individual participation agreement. Your Participation Agreement should be **filled out and submitted online before your hike**. This includes a waiver for minors signed by a parent or guardian. For example, if there are 4 people in your booking, we need 4 separate waivers submitted. Thank you!

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What to Expect

As a reminder, **all hikes are rain or shine**. Alaska has many unique features, including a 1000-mile coastal temperate rainforest! Anchorage and the Chugach State Park are located on the Northwest perimeter of the rainforest, and it can be wet during our summer and fall seasons. We ***highly*** recommend bringing a rain jacket, pants, and boots that you don’t mind getting wet or muddy.

You can find more in-depth information about packing for your hike, as well as most other questions you may have in the following links.

Please visit What to Expect for questions regarding: transportation, weather, and wild animals.

Please visit What to Bring for questions regarding: gear & supplies, food & water, proper clothing & footwear, firearms, pets, and drones.

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Tipping

Should you tip a guide? How much are you supposed to tip? These are questions guests often wonder at the end of their experience since most are unsure about guide tipping etiquette. Tipping is of course not required, but it is greatly appreciated by our guides if you had a great experience. The general industry rule is 10%-15% of your booking total. Again, it is not required, but our guides work hard to provide a memorable experience and it is greatly appreciated!

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Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Go Hike Alaska

+1 907-444-9008

[email protected]