Denali Alaska Range 5hr Mountain Hike w/Views & Naturalist Guide
Description
Do you like jaw-dropping views? A good workout? Learning about Denali? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, this tour isn’t for you. But if you answered yes… Ready? Leave the buses and boardwalks behind. Hike high into the Alaska Range. Feel the wind in your hair. As the views unfold, you can’t peel your eyes away. The rugged mountains rise around you like castles. The wide valleys stretch into the distance. The greens, reds, and blues of the tundra create a patchwork quilt unlike any other. Now pick your jaw back up! There’s more to see, and higher to go! Toil further up the steep ridge. Scramble over jagged rocks. Stroll through dips full of delicate wildflowers. Later in the season, enjoy the bounty of wild blueberries, lingonberries, currants, and more. So tell me - will you settle for the buses and boardwalks most people in Denali see? Or will you come with us and adventure into the Alaska Range, seeing views normally reserved for the Dall sheep? The choice is yours.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel by one of our guides, then drive to the start of a trail leading up a mountain ridge. From there, your guide will take you up the mountain, stopping along the way to point out the fascinating natural features and ecosystems around you. As you climb higher into the alpine, you will be confronted with alpine tundra ecosystems and incredible views that you won't find anywhere else. When you get back to the van, your guide will drop you back off at your hotel lobby. The whole experience, from pickup to drop-off, will take approximately 4.5 - 5 hours.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will pick you up from in front of your hotel lobby.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot hike uphill for 3 hours or more.
Reviews(122)
What a wonderful introduction to Alaska's wilderness with Jade and Abby! We did the mountain hike with Jade on one day and the survival course the next day with Jade and Abby, and both were unforgettable experiences. The knowledge that Jade and Abby hold about Alaska's wilderness is very impressive, and what was really amazing is that with their excellent narration skills they were able to transfer some of that knowledge to us. I left our hike and survival trail walk with an appreciation for Alaskan wilderness and a many new skills. Jade also kept our hike moving at a very comfortable pace, taking advantage of every stop we made to catch our breath on the hike to teach us something new about nature and offering berry snacks from around us. A tour with Northern Epics is absolutely a must do during your Alaska trip!!
We had a great trip with our guide Adrian. Even our three teenagers, who are easily bored, thoroughly enjoyed it. The hike itself was fun with some fantastic views and Adrian did a fantastic job teaching us about the local plants and animals. He was a wealth of knowledge. We got to taste lots of interesting plants including a blueberry feast at the top of our hike. The hike itself was just the right amount of challenge and Adrian made sure everyone was comfortable with the pace.
Adrian was extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of Denali. Challenging hike so take the poles that they offer. Beautiful spot up on the high ridge overlooking the valley.
Happy to hear you had a great time with Adrian! Thank you for the review :)
Fabulous hike with spectacular views. Beth was a fantastic guide with a ton of knowledge. Learned so much about the all the plant life and various berries.
Happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Beth! Glad you were able to learn all about the plants and animals. Thank you for the review :)
Had a super fun time with Jade our tour guide for having a great talking vibe making our hike super fun at Mt. Sugar Load. I would definitely recommend going here to this tour guide for a fun time.
So happy to hear you had a great time with Jade! Thank you for leaving a review :)
This hike was an amazing way to see beautiful views and learn about plants and wildlife. Beth was knowledgeable, patient, and personable. I highly recommend both this hike and the experience of Beth.
Yay for a great time on trail with Beth! Thank you for the kind review and recommendation.
BETH was an outstanding guide. She was very thorough, patient, and enthusiastic. There was five of us guests and she was very aware of any physical abilities, eagerness to answer questions, was very conscience of the pace, and easy to understand. She knew her non fiction facts about many of the plants and animals that live in Denali. We were very pleased and would highly recommend Beth for any future tours.
I am so excited to hear you had a great time with Beth and were able to learn so much from her! Thank you for the recommendation :)
This mountain hike through the wilderness in the Alaska Range was simply outstanding! It's certainly not for the faint-of-heart, especially near the top. But, with a great guide like we we had with Beth, who not only educated us on all the beautiful nature surrounding us, she expertly instilled confidence in everyone in my family such that we all ended this highly-rewarding excursion with a great sense of accomplishment! Ask for Beth if you can... she's the BEST! We couldn't have had a better experience.
I am so pleased to hear you had such an amazing time with Beth and you all had a sense of accomplishment! We always love to hear that from our guests, you all rock! Thank you for making the time to leave a review :)
Aiden was a great guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the area and made the entire hike fun and enjoyable. He struck the perfect balance between being encouraging and thoughtfully challenging, helping me dig deep and rise to the challenge of that last mile of a truly epic hike. The beautiful views of the valley far below made it all worth it! We highly recommend Aiden! I also really appreciated that the company had a representative personally call us after we booked. She went the extra mile to make sure we knew what to expect and to answer any questions we had about our upcoming adventure. It was such a thoughtful touch and a great example of customer service. Fantastic experience and wonderful interaction all around. Highly recommend!
I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time on trail and were able to challenge yourself! Thank you for the kind review and thank you for trusting us with part of your Alaskan adventure!
This hike is strenuous due to the steady incline from the trailhead to the top of the mountain. Several areas require walking on large rocks so hiking boots are a must. Also, make sure to wear layers and have a hood to stay warm when the wind hits at the higher elevations Otherwise, Don, the guide, was super helpful, very knowledgeable about plants and animals along the way and took frequent breaks for everyone to catch their breath. The views from the top are amazing.
So happy to hear you had a great time on trail with Don and we're able to take in the views! Thank you for the review :)
