Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
Overview
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2 hours
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PERFECT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS-
The gentle giant of the Tongass National Forest will capture your heart.
• See eagles, pick edible berries, spot salmon (Seasonally dependent)
• Learn from your local guide about life in Sitka
• Hike safely in America’s largest National Forest
• Snacks provided
• Adjust the skill level to fit your group’s needs
LOCAL WILDLIFE & TREES:
On this tour, you will spot bald eagles in the trees and (if the season is right) salmon spawning.
Wild berries along the path: edible and clean. Your guide is familiar with all local berries and mushrooms!
EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST:
We will talk about the way the mountains, forest, and ocean have been traditionally used, and are still used today, for subsistence, foraging & hunting by the Tlingit.
HIKE SAFELY:
Your guide will give a hiking-safety briefing before entering the National Forest. We monitor trail conditions to ensure that these hikes are completely safe. Our guides have years of experience on these trails.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 To Expect
Russian Bishop's House
Here the hike will discuss the imperial history of this land: your guide will discuss the Russian history of Sitka, as well as the Russian Orthodox Church, and the impact of Russian colonization on the Alaskan national forest.
The first stop on the tour is in front of picturesque Crescent Harbor. The guide will explain the daily workings of a fishing town in Alaska from the personal perspective of a commercial and charter fisherman.
What‘s Included
Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
Sunscreen
Bottled water
Snacks
Rain Pants (At Special Request)
Safety Equipment & Instruction
Resident Guide
Transportation (Hike starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)
Options
Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
Reviews
96 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Great Day Hiking in the Tongass National Forest with Guide Sadie
HoneymoonersOct2016,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This adventure was our favorite while cruising in Alaska. There’s limited time to experience nature with just a few hours in port, but this was the perfect outing. Sadie, our guide, picked us up at the cruise dock and drove us into the Tongass National Forest. She was very personable, talkative and knowledgeable about Sitka and Alaskan nature. She brought us into a beautiful mountain valley where we began our hike up to Beaver Lake. It was truly beautiful in every aspect. As a temperate rainforest, we viewed waterfalls all around, tall wooded forests, muskeg bogs and beautiful Beaver Lake. Sadie was a fully competent and patient hiker/guide. She provided information all along the way, pointing out waterfalls, fauna, and trees, describing each one and answered all of our questions. It was one of many rainy days in the Alaskan rain forest and this only added to the natural beauty of the area. We fully recommend Sitka Walking Tours & Sadie as your guide. This was a moderate and wet hike, but with the proper rain gear, it was a great day in Sitka, Alaska.
Great Experience in Sitka!
Salvador E,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brie was a fantastic guide who is extremely knowledgeable and a native of Sitka. The meeting spot is really convenient and located right where the cruise ship shuttle drops off and picks up.
An easy way to get to know the US’s largest National Forest
Ronald D,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was just what we wanted to do. Hike an easy path through Tongas. Brie was very friendly and an expert of the forest. Surprise snacks were included. This hike is not difficult. Yes, get out into the largest US National Forest. Thenks, Brie
It was a great experience...
Alexey B,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience to escape from ever-eating-talking crowd of cruise ship and be able to listen squirrels talking between each other instead)
Do it!
Michelle C,,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00it was intimate, safe & knowledgeable! I learned alot abt trees, plants & the forest. I had some berries, too.
Tongass Forest walk.
Mike S,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brie was a lovely guide , very knowledgeable and personable and we had a lovely two hour hike. The rain didn’t matter at all
Hike in Tongrass
MaryJean W,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience hiking and the guide was awesome! Really enjoyed the hike. Audrey was our guide and did a tremendous job. Would love to do a longer hike next time I am up
Great tour guide! Snacks...
Dacia F,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide! Snacks were provided and she seemed extremely knowledgeable about the terrain and community.
Thank you John!
guymB783XX,,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family of 4 did the Tongass National Forest hike with John. It was fantastic and we enjoyed his descriptions of the tress, animals, and vegetation along the way. We had a great visit to Sitka, Thank you!
Great Hike with Haley
Jennifer E,,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Haley was a great guide. She made it fun and interesting and went at our pace. I hightly recommend for a fun afternoon.
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