Experience the wonders found in one of the Chugach State Park's fondest, glaciated valleys. On this tour, we will take you to the glorious Eagle River trail system where boreal forests, and salmon spawning streams are found. This trail network also hosts the renowned "Crow Pass", which is part of the historic Iditarod trail system once used by dog sleds and mushers. Afterwards, we meander over to iconic Barbara Falls, where you can hike right up to the base of the falls! If you're ready for a wilderness valley adventure, join us! • Experience hiking in Chugach State Park's Eagle River trail system, and Barbara Falls! • Perfect for solo travelers and couples. • Enjoy breathtaking views of towering vistas. Amazing landscapes await! • Learn about Alaska's boreal forests and glaciated valleys from a skilled naturalist. • Opportunity for wildlife viewing including, salmon, bear, moose and birds. • Provisions include a prepacked snack.
Eagle River hosts amazing phenomena and a rich ecology that you will learn about from our skilled naturalists. You will see photogenic birch and aspen trees mixed with giant spruces, as well as smaller brushes like willows, alders, and devil's club. Imagine endless varieties of edible berries, and fascinating fungi. If they are in-season, we will try a few! We may see moose, Dall sheep, and even a bear on this tour. Plus, there are many species of small mammals and birds we could encounter, too. At a distance approximately 6 miles in length, and a non-strenuous grade, most people can feel comfortable participating. Transportation included in total time of tour: (1 hour transportation & 4 hours hiking)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Summer Valley and Forest Hike lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $179 per person for this Anchorage experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We meet outside the Dena'ina 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 Dena'ina Center. The JCPenney Parking Garage is the best option, at 414 W 6th Ave. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 74 verified reviews; it is run by Go Hike Alaska.
I did the Summer Valley & Forest Hike with Todd and it was so much fun! We saw two young bull moose right away and got to spend time watching them roam. Todd was a great guide and had great knowledge of the flora and fauna. I learned a lot of fun facts while taking in the stunning scenery. I can’t wait to come back and do another hike with them!
Todd was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about a huge range of topics. We walked through a beautiful area for about two hours they’re a beautiful valley area with some stunning vistas,then drove to another spot and walked a little less than an hour to an absolutely gorgeous waterfalland he stopped and told us things about some of the plants and we got to taste several fruits that were in season. He told us about the animals and about the salmon and things about the history of the area, and the people who had lived there. He made sure that we were all keeping up and walking at a good pace. This is such a beautiful area and having an excellent guide make this a truly ideal experience.
We did a 6‑mile hike in the Chugach State Park’s Eagle River trail system with Nick, and it was a fantastic experience. As a biologist, he was incredibly knowledgeable and shared insights about the plants and vegetation we encountered along the way. The waterfall at the end made the entire walk even more rewarding. Nick is also a former wildlife research expert, and the stories he shared added a fun and fascinating layer to the hike. It was a great way to get outside, learn something new, and enjoy the beauty of Alaska. Highly recommend hiking with Nick — he’s engaging, informative, and makes the experience truly memorable.
Stephen (my apologies if misspelled) was amazing. His energy and love for Alaska was contagious. He was not only knowledgeable about plants and berries (we even tasted some) but also about glaciers and Alaskan history. If you enjoy nature, love hiking, and doing all that with a fun, energetic and authentic tour guide, then this is a must do excursion while in Anchorage. I loved every minute and learned so much. Thank you Stephen ☺️
Felt like a real Alaskan experience walking through the beautiful forest. Didn’t see any bears but did see many signs of them, such as tracks, “scratching post with their fur”, etc. Our guide Todd was very knowledgeable and taught us about the various plants, berries, mushrooms , birds, beavers, and insects. We also took a short hike to a magnificent waterfall. Highly recommend this tour!!
Nick was fantastic in his knowledge of the wildlife and local fauna. We encountered a bear and a moose!
By pure luck, what was supposed to be a group tour became a private tour for just the three of us, with Todd as our guide. He was absolutely fantastic!! As friendly as they get, incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely passionate about Alaska, and with a great sense of humor that had me laughing all throughout the hike. With his background in anthropology, he taught us about local plants, fungi, animal tracks, and Native Alaskan culture in a way that made the experience so much more meaningful👌. Despite the rainy weather, Todd came fully prepared with rrain gear , snacks, and water. we always felt completely safe exploring the wilderness with him. If you get Todd as your guide, you’re in for an amazing experience 🐾
Amazing review! Sounds like you had a great day on the trail with Todd. Really happy to hear about your experience. Let us know if there is anything else we can do for you in the future!
What an incredible experience getting to hike in the Chugach forest! We saw bears!! Highly recommend, TODD was amazing and took us to look out points, the waterfall was beautiful and the time overall was very well spent. I loved every minute!! A must do to hike in the forest!!
Hey Kimberly! Glad to hear about your experience on the valley & forest hike with Todd. We love Barbara Falls! Sounds like a great day with the bears and views. Thanks for leaving us a review! Take Care.
Our tour guide was great, offered a ton of conversation about the nature walk and otherwise! He went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed the hike and the day overall. A last stop at the waterfall was a great way to finish the trip!
I'm glad to hear you had a great time on the hike. Thank you for joining us and taking the time to leave a review!
Stefan is an experience guide and showed us different plants and trees along the trail. While it was drizzling when we were hiking, we enjoyed the walk through the forest. A pity that we didn’t spot any wild animals, only their traces ( paw prints, marks in trees when they scratch or eat them, poops), it was still an amazing walk in the nature.
This is Stefan's second season with us and we are so glad to have him! I wish I could give everyone good weather, but I'm glad to hear you had a good time despite the rain. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
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