Sitka Rainforest Hike with a Local Naturalist
Explore Sitka’s coastal rainforest with a local naturalist
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Guide, snacks, bottled water
Highlights
Follow a local naturalist and commercial fisherwoman on an easy to moderate walk through Sitka’s coastal rainforest. Learn how salmon, native plants, and wildlife shape the local ecosystem and economy.
- Discover native plants used for food and medicine
- Learn how salmon support the rainforest ecosystem and local economy
- Look for seasonal berries, spawning salmon, mushrooms, and intertidal marine life
- Hear stories about bears, fish, eagles, and Sitka blacktail deer
- Explore shoreline areas and photograph the forest with your own camera or cellphone
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Light snacks
- Emergency plastic rain ponchos, if needed
- Hiking poles, upon request
- Guide with bear deterrent and a basic first-aid kit
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in
- Sign your own waiver before joining the excursion
- Bring comfortable hiking shoes or boots and a rain jacket
- Expect the tour to run rain or shine
- Attend the bear safety briefing before the hike
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels or in other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: HQRV88
FAQs
Bring your own camera or cellphone for photos. Your guide can take photos of you and your group using your equipment but does not carry a camera.
Yes. Sitka is brown bear country, and sightings or encounters are possible. Your guide carries bear deterrent and provides a bear safety briefing before the hike.
Meeting details
Sitka Sound Cruise Dock, 4513 Halibut Point Road, Sitka, AK 99835
