4 Hour Off-Trail Hiking Tour in Denali
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4 hours
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Adventure. Authenticity. Exploration. This tour embodies these ideas. Leave the trails and cookie-cutter tours behind to go off-trail into the magical boreal forest just outside of Denali National Park.
Put on your future-shoes for a moment. Your feet sink into the deep moss that carpets the forest floor. It feels like walking on a memory foam mattress. Your guide hands you a handful wild blueberries. They’re tastier than the ones you bought at the store. The flavors wash over your tongue as your guide tells you about the nutritional benefits.
From the corner of your eye you spot movement! A snowshoe hare. It hasn’t lost its ivory-white winter coat yet. Your guide decides to change course and follow the hare. Why not? You’re not on a trail.
Now drag yourself back to the present. Is that snapshot something you want to experience on your Denali vacation? If so, you're the person we designed this tour for. The magic starts when you leave the trail.
We donate 5% to conservation.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Rain Jackets
Trekking Poles
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Denali Park
We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to a section of boreal forest and tundra just outside Denali National Park. Your guide will take you on an off-trail walk through the forest, teaching you about the incredible ecosystems that make this area unique, as well as the fascinating cultural history of Denali. From the Athabaskan peoples to the trappers and survivalists who have cut their teeth on the Alaskan wilds over the last couple of centuries, you will be enthralled by the tales of cunning and perseverance that abound in this harsh landscape. Your guide will then drive you back to your hotel. The whole experience will take 3.5 - 4 hours.
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4 Hour Off-Trail Hiking Tour in Denali
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Reviews
126 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great hike. Experienced Guide. Highly recommended
dennisding1234,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. My guide was simply wonderful. He's very knowledgeable and I learned a lot from the experience. Can't recommend enough!!
Learn all about flora and fauna in Denali
V1860BNcarolynb,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Learnt so much from Don. Would highly recommend! The hours flew by. So many interesting facts about the land, trees, animals and how it all hangs together. So glad we did it!
Unique insight into the natural beauty of Alaska
lehrerbrown,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don was our tour guide. He was excellent. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We learned a lot on an off-the-beaten track experience: red squirrel, ptarmigan, peregrine falcon all crossed our path as we looked closely at the trees, plants and (especially amazing) fungi. Unreservedly recommended for anyone who wants to connect with the natural world of Alaska.
Wonderful and Enjoyable Off Trail Hike
Marty812,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I went for an off trail hike with Don in late August. We had a great, informative and enjoyable experience with Don. Don was very knowledgeable about the fauna and plants he described and we saw during the hike. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Beautiful fall colors, nice walk, great guide!
Sofietjeopreis,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible time on this tour. Our guide - Derek - knows a lot about the area, wildlife, plants, etc and he love to share his knowledge. I would highly recommend this tour!
Great off trail hike
DandyDee,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Abby was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgeable about the plants and wildlife and made the hike really interesting. We really enjoyed the experience of going off the beaten track. Highly recommend this trip.
Amazing walk in the woods
763StephanieD763,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My naturalist hike with Jade was amazing! We got to cover a lot of ground and I learned so much about the native flora and fauna. There is so much biodiversity in Denali and I’m glad to have learned more about it.
Go off trail with Northern Epics
LB94,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The BEST way to experience Alaska near Denali! Derek led our group, and was an incredible source of knowledge about the forest: flora and fauna. A hike filled with interesting, enthusiastic, facts and first hand stories that make you want to get outside more. As a solo, first timer to Alaska, I also appreciated his suggestions for the rest of my time in the state. I highly recommend Derek and this company.
Off-trail guided walk in Denali,
kevinjM3119UT,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a thoroughly enjoyable and informative guided walk, off-trail and through the undergrowth. Our guide, Derek, was very friendly and was happy chatting to us as we strolled and answering the many many questions I had. He was clearly very knowledgeable about the local flora, fauna and geology. The walk took in an excellent view point above the Nenana river and it was nice to see the Snowshoe Hare close up. Parts of the walk had tricky ground underfoot and some small climbs (up and down) were quite steep, but Derek seemed happy to let us take our merry own time to stumble up behind him. Overall, a great way to spend a few hours and see a bit of Alaska off the beaten track.
Off-Trail Adventure
Maps63257982182,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Derek had great energy and knowledge! From the first moment it was obvious to us that Derek wanted to make sure we had a wonderful experience. He certainly succeeded in providing that. To be truly off-trail was an adventure we could not have done on our own. Recommend this highly.
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