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    Private Guided Hike in Chugach National Forest

    Private trails, glacier valleys, and local insight in Alaska's Chugach Mountains

    4.9 stars• 151 reviews

    Duration

    3 hours

    Ideal For

    6+ people

    Includes

    Local guide, hot drink, snack

    Highlights

    Set out from Girdwood with a local guide for a private hike in the Chugach National Forest. Your route varies with conditions and your group's activity level, with time to explore forest trails, glacial valleys, or mountain terrain.

    • Explore forest, glacier valley, or mountain trails chosen for the day
    • Look for fungi, salmon spawning, mossy hemlocks, and mountain wildlife
    • Discover Crow Pass Gorge, mine ruins, or glacier views on suitable routes
    • Learn about the Chugach landscape with interpretive guidance

    What's Included

    • Local guide and interpretive information
    • Hot drink and snack
    • Bear protection and first-aid kit
    • Round-trip transportation within Girdwood

    Important details

    • Ages 2+ only
    • Minimum 6 guests required for a private hike
    • Prepare for variable weather and outdoor conditions
    • Guide gratuity is not included in the listed price
    • Anchorage transfers are available with advance notice and an additional charge not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 10 days or more in advance for a 90% refund. Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.

    Product ID: ECT2P9

    FAQs

    You need a minimum of 6 guests.

    Your guide chooses the trail based on your group’s activity level and the weather that day.

    Yes. You can arrange pickup elsewhere in Girdwood if you share your location in advance.

    Experience provided by Chugach Adventures

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    Adult

    $166

    Ages 12+

    0

    Child

    $166

    Ages 2-11

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    Review summary

    4.9
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    Chris, Kimberly, and Elizabeth lead tours that consistently impress visitors with their deep knowledge of Alaska and genuine enthusiasm for sharing it. Guests rave about the personalized attention, especially on smaller tours, and appreciate how guides accommodate photo stops and wildlife viewing opportunities. The food selections are delicious, and the tours cleverly combine history, culture, and local dining experiences. Whether exploring the Wildlife Conservation Center, hiking to Matanuska Glacier, or discovering Anchorage eateries, travelers feel they're getting an authentic local perspective rather than a typical tourist experience. A few guests wished for more food and fewer sweets on the culinary tours, or hoped for greater focus on hidden gems beyond downtown spots. One reviewer felt the downtown tour could have offered more detail for the price, and another noted some portion sizes felt small. These are minor quibbles in an otherwise stellar track record. The guides' willingness to customize experiences and run tours even for just two people demonstrates real commitment to quality. Traffic around Anchorage can occasionally slow things down, but the guides make the most of every moment with engaging stories and flexibility.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    No words for how amazing this is! Book it! I agree with all the positive posts below. Something to add- see the photo from the train here. Its SO cool to be on the train after your trip because you hear everyone on the train ooh and awe about the beauty and you sit back and think "I kayaked that". Once in a lifetime trip

    Photo of Annette Kuhn-Wine

    Annette Kuhn-Wine

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    No words for how amazing this is! Book it! I agree with all the positive posts below. Something to add- see the photo from the train here. Its SO cool to be on the train after your trip because you hear everyone on the train ooh and awe about the beauty and you sit back and think "I kayaked that". Once in a lifetime trip

    Photo of Annette Kuhn-Wine

    Annette Kuhn-Wine

    August 31, 2026

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