Denali 5 Hour Hiking Tour with Naturalist Guide

The most incredible experience one can imagine. Such an engaged guide with so much knowledge about nature and the environment! Also a singer! The biggest experience on our Alaska trip in all categories. Eric made our whole trip complete!!!!!!

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We had a fantastic hike with our guide an Alex Norris!, Outdoor Educator and Naturalist. He shared a lot of information along our hike regarding plants, wildlife, and animals in their natural habitat. He also made sure we got the level of hike we wanted brining us to some amazing views of Denali. We were thrilled to see a cow moose and it's calf!

This was a great strenuous hike along the NE corner of Denali. Wild blueberries were plentiful and we saw lots of little wildlife. The best part of this adventure was our guide. Connor was fabulous. Full of knowledge, positive and fun.

Great experience. My wife and I booked with Denali Backcountry Guides because we wanted a “Guided Hike” with a knowledgeable and experienced guide who really knows the Denali area. First, the communication and instructions from this company were excellent. Our guide, Andy, picked us up promptly and as scheduled. We had a very small group hike with only one other couple. He took us on a fairly remote hike to a place called Slime Canyon. In spite of its horrible name, this was a pristine and beautiful place. We hiked 6.86 miles with an elevation gain of 1308 feet. This hike started along a dirt road and continued along a “hiking easement” and up a mountain to the canyon. Our guide pointed out many types of plants that we encounted. We even ate blueberries and other berries that grow wild along our path. As we hiked up the canyon, we saw Dall sheep up on a ridge line. This hike was unique as the trail was very primitive and we had to hike through chest high vegetation. We ate our lunch/snacks leaning on boulders in a “magical” canyon. Overall, I highly recommend our guide, Andy, and this excellent company. They provided us with a safe and memorable experience; one that we will always remember.

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This was one of the highlights of our Alaska trip. Hiking in Denali with our naturalist guide, Eric, and it exceeded every expectation. Eric is incredibly knowledgeable about the park’s wildlife, plants, geology, and history. He shared fascinating information throughout the hike while keeping the experience fun, and tailored to our group’s pace. His passion for Denali is contagious, and you can tell he truly loves what he does. The scenery was breathtaking, and hiking off the beaten path gave us an appreciation for Denali that we never would have experienced on our own. If you’re considering a guided hike in Denali, don’t hesitate to book with Eric. It was worth every penny and is an experience we’ll remember for years. Highly recommend!

Andy was the best!! So knowledgeable and experienced. I didn’t think I would learn so much on this trip. We had lots of fun!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 mile hike with Eric on the Triple Lakes Trail in Denali National Park. His genuine enthusiasm for and knowledge of the local flora and fauna added tremendously to our experience. Highly recommend.

The day went magnificently. The group was intimate and Andy, the guide, was welcoming and nice. It was exciting to discover animal tracks and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. The walk requires a certain amount of training and endurance (it is about 8 kilometers and an elevation gain of 800 meters); however, it helps you sleep well! I highly recommend it!

The hike we did with Xavier is probably the key highlight for us from our stay in Denali. We wanted to take a more challenging path and he adapted it well to our skill level and the difficulty of the terrain due to the recent rain. We learned so much about the trees, plants and wild life as we hiked. Xavier had a special surprise for us by offering us hot cocoa on a cold day on top of the ridge. Thank you so much for this most memorable experience.

Excellent! You guys have an absolute GEM in Eric. What a tremendous guide, incredibly knowledgeable, personable, funny and obviously loves what he’s doing. Take care of this one!!!!