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    Fairbanks Forest Hike & Husky Kennel Visit

    Walk a boreal forest and meet working Alaskan Gold Rush Huskies

    5.0 stars• 56 reviews

    Duration

    2–3 hrs

    Includes

    Guided hike, kennel visit

    Highlights

    Explore Interior Alaska on a guided walk through boreal forest overlooking the Goldstream Valley. Meet a small team of working Alaskan Gold Rush Huskies at their homestead kennel.

    • Explore birch, quaking aspen, and spruce forest
    • Take in views over the Goldstream Valley
    • Learn about local plants, animal tracks, climate, permafrost, and tundra
    • Look for moose, fox, birds, and small mammals
    • Watch for a working husky to join the walk
    • See a dog sledding demonstration when conditions allow

    What's Included

    • Guided forest hike
    • Kennel visit with working Alaskan Gold Rush Huskies

    Important details

    • Ages 6+ only; children under 6 may accompany an adult if they can hike 3 miles or are carried
    • Children under 12 must accompany an adult
    • Requires walking or hiking approximately 2–3 miles with minimal elevation gain
    • Wear closed-toe footwear such as rain boots, lace-up hiking boots, or winter snow boots
    • Sandals, open-toe shoes, and mesh shoes are not suitable
    • General strollers and wagons are not suitable for the trail
    • Expect bugs, mud, dog poop, and possible snow

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund for cancellations more than 30 days before the tour. For cancellations 14–30 days before, receive a 50% refund only if a date change is unavailable. No refunds within 14 days, including cancellations within 48 hours. Full refund or rescheduling if the operator cancels.

    Product ID: 62CNRG

    FAQs

    An outhouse is available on site.

    Gratuity is not included in the listed price and is not required.

    Meeting details

    Sluice Box Sled Dogs - Ester - ALASKA

    Experience provided by Sluice Box

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    Adult

    $140

    Over 18 Years

    0

    Child (c12-18)

    $112

    Ages 12-18 Years

    0

    Child (c6-11)

    $84

    Ages 6-11

    0

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We enjoyed our first time here. Really did. Second and third felt very rushed, just numbers for them. Won’t be back, but good people and well taken care dogs.

    Photo of Kos Pavlenko

    Kos Pavlenko

    April 19, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We enjoyed our first time here. Really did. Second and third felt very rushed, just numbers for them. Won’t be back, but good people and well taken care dogs.

    Photo of Kos Pavlenko

    Kos Pavlenko

    April 19, 2026

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