Alpine Classic Trek
Overview
Highlights:
• Trek one of Chugach State Park's finest ridgelines with a top-tier guide!
• Perfect for solo travelers and couples. Challenge and reward await!
• Enjoy breathtaking views of Anchorage and interior Chugach Mountains.
• Learn about Alaska's alpine forests & tundra environment from a naturalist.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings including bear, sheep, marmot and birds!
• Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites.
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Inclusions
- Day Packs, Trekking Poles
- Snacks - Granola bar, apple, and cheese stick
- Micro-spikes if trail condition requires them
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chugach State Park, 18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99516, USA
We will visit either Rendezvous Mile High Ridgeline, two of the best ridgelines in the entire Chugach State Park. They feature both alpine scenes and 360 views of the Anchorage Bowl. We'll determine which location we visit based on weather and group ability the day of the hike.
Ridgeline trekking is an incredibly unique way to see the landscape. While the ascent can be tough, once you arrive at the top, it is truly remarkable. You can see forever! On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Denali hundreds of miles away! Plus, the terrain can be fairly flat, making the trekking a truly enjoyable experience. During the tour, we may see moose, bear, Dall sheep, mountain goats, and a variety of small mammals like arctic squirrels and marmots. There are also plenty of birds to gaze at like bald eagles, thrushes, chickadees, and jays. This is one of our favorite ways to hike Alaska and the Chugach State Park.
Transportation included in total time of tour:
(1 hour transportation & 4 hours hiking)
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Experience Suggestions: You should have a small amount of hiking experience before attempting this hike, or, be in good physical condition. At a minimum, you should be able to walk at least 8 miles on flat pavement, or 5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 4 hours. You should also be able to easily climb about 150 flights of stairs over the duration of the hike. Many parts of trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues.
- Participation waiver signature required prior to departure.
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will accommodate you with a different snack option.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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The views on top were amazing!!!!! It was an awesome experience to be had!!!!It was a good work but well worth it for the views!!!
The views on top were amazing!!!!! It was an awesome experience to be had!!!!It was a good work but well worth it for the views!!!Greg was an awesome guide. Very informative and helpful. He made sure we were able to successfully complete the hike while being safe and aware!
Greg was an awesome guide. Very informative and helpful. He made sure we were able to successfully complete the hike while being safe and aware!My husband and I hiked the Alpine Classic Trek in September. Greg, our guide, was awesome. Lots of interesting conversation between us and you could tell he was extremely knowledgeable about Alaska. His love for the outdoors was evident, and he made us excited to experience each step up the mo...
My husband and I hiked the Alpine Classic Trek in September. Greg, our guide, was awesome. Lots of interesting conversation between us and you could tell he was extremely knowledgeable about Alaska. His love for the outdoors was evident, and he made us excited to experience each step up the mountain, even though we knew he's done this same hike too many times to count. When we first arrived in Anchorage, we were a bit underwhelmed - especially having traveled from Denali. However, this hike totally redeemed the stop in Anchorage on our Alaskan vacation. For us, the hike was challenging enough to still be an adventure (we regularly hike sand dunes at home so we felt physically capable for this hike). And the views...omg the views...We luckily had great weather and our pictures from this hike are probably better than the pictures from Denali Park. I would definitely recommend - and if I ever come back to AK I would consider another stop in Anchorage to hike this beautiful area.Britt was a knowledgeable and a friendly guide. Overcast days limited some of the views but she still made sure we enjoyed ourselves. Finished a bit early so she stopped by a beautiful waterfall on the way back.
Britt was a knowledgeable and a friendly guide. Overcast days limited some of the views but she still made sure we enjoyed ourselves. Finished a bit early so she stopped by a beautiful waterfall on the way back.Beautiful views. Tour guide Brit was kind and knowledgeable. Great hike. Saw a beautiful side of alaska with kind people.
Beautiful views. Tour guide Brit was kind and knowledgeable. Great hike. Saw a beautiful side of alaska with kind people.Had the best time at Chugach State Park on the Classic Alpine Trek tour. Matt and Jacob were super accommodating and were great hosts and guides! Definitely would recommend this tour company in the future!
Had the best time at Chugach State Park on the Classic Alpine Trek tour. Matt and Jacob were super accommodating and were great hosts and guides! Definitely would recommend this tour company in the future!