Winter Valley and Forest Hike: An Immersive Experience in Alaska's Boreal Landscapes

Embark on a winter hike through Alaska’s boreal landscapes, capturing stunning photos and exploring glaciated valleys. Spot wildlife and learn from an experienced guide. Join us now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chugach State Park - The initial segment leads to the network of forested trails at the Eagle River Nature Center, situated deep along the north fork of the expansive Eagle River in Chugach State Park. Participants will traverse snow-covered spruces while observing wildlife. There might be sightings of the “American Dipper” swimming in a…
What's Included
  • Trekking poles
  • Snow gaiters available upon request
  • Snacks
  • Micro-spikes, if needed
What's Not Included
  • No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups.
  • Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.
  • Snowboots or high-top hiking shoes.
  • Appropriate clothing for snow.
Additional Information

If you haven’t experienced a winter hike yet, it’s time to try it out. Winter hiking is exhilarating and beneficial for both mental and physical health during the long, dark, and cold months. This tour offers numerous photo opportunities and a diverse range of natural elements found in Alaska’s boreal forests, including a visit to a local waterfall….

Location
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
West 7th Avenue
We meet outside the Dena'ina Center. Please be parked and ready 15 minutes before the start time to ensure a timely departure. All tours leave no later than 5 minutes after the start time. There is no parking at the Dena'ina Center. The JCPenney Parking Garage is the best option, at 414 W 6th Ave.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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108nahirc
Mar 24, 2026
Nice winter experience - My daughter and I had a great time on this hike. I saw a review where someone complained that it was just a walk in the woods that you could do yourself using AllTrails. It's true that it's a simple walk in the woods, but for people are new to the area and flying in without renting a car and want to experience a short winter hike without trying to research trails, pick a place, figure out how to get there, which direction to go on the trail, etc., it's perfect! We paid an extra $25 to be picked up at our hotel. Since they did the driving, it left us free to enjoy the scenery along the way. Once we got there, they provided trail spikes and we just followed along as they led the way and showed us various plants and mushrooms and talked about the native wildlife. We just enjoyed the scenery and took pictures without worrying about a map and trail markers or going through wrong way when the trail forks. Afterwards, we relaxed as they drove us back and talked about the area. So it's great as long as you know what you are signing up for (someone to handle all the details while you just show up and follow along). It was worth it for us to have a small taste of the winter outdoors while being relieved of the planning and execution (stress-free) and to have knowledgeable people telling us about the area along the way. The scenery was beautiful. They are great company to have when hiking and were kind enough to take pictures along the way and airdrop them to us. The picture I attached is one they took. We really enjoyed it. Thanks!
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Laura_l
Dec 25, 2025
Great hike - Beautiful snowy hike. Our guide was very experienced and knowledgeable. Loved hearing about all the wild edible plants and mushrooms. We went about four miles and saw lots of really pretty Mountain Views!
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Laura_l
Dec 24, 2025
Beautiful locations to... - Beautiful locations to hike and see. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. Even got to try some wild highbush cranberries while we hiked.
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E6616wogeorgef
Apr 25, 2024
Absolutely Wonderful Experience with Go Hike Alaska! - My hike with Go Hike Alaska was first class from start to finish! It was a fairly easy hike in a beautiful area near the Chugach Mountains with gorgeous scenery throughout. The guide, Bryce was fantastic! He was on time for pickup, enthusiastic and very informative throughout the hike. Bryce shared his great knowledge of the plants and wildlife we saw along the way. It was a good workout but Bryce gave us time to admire the many amazing vistas. I highly recommend Go Hike Alaska to anyone who wants to see the best Alaska has to offer!
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Escape21308959499
Jan 17, 2023
Beautiful hike and moose! - My wife and I had the best time on our hike with Leah! The trail was beautiful and we saw 3 moose. Leah was super knowledgeable and we learned so much about the area and Alaska flora/fauna. We highly recommend this tour!
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Allison_p
Mar 10, 2022
Winter wonderland - Very easy walk through the forest. Great way to get out and learn a bit about the frozen landscape. Our guide Leah knew all the plants around, we even found some edible berries to try! She pointed out a new beaver house, and we got to see a moose. What I really appreciated was she allowed the tour to run a bit late, asking us first, so we could make time for Barbara falls!
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Ashley_s
Feb 20, 2022
The valley was beautiful,... - The valley was beautiful, and Greg was great!!! The waterfall was so pretty! It was awesome to see when the ice was frozen over, pictures turned out beautiful!
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Larry_c
Mar 9, 2022
Don’t miss Barbara Falls - The hike at Eagle River Nature Center had beautiful views of the mountains and a moose. It was a nice forested hike with fairly easy terrain. Our guide Leah pointed out lots of plants, even in the snow, and a new beaver lodge. Barbara Falls was spectacular with ice formations and flowing water. A great way to get out and experience this landscape that is close to the city.
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Marina_c
Jan 2, 2023
Very overpriced for what you get - I can’t believe we paid $150 per person to take a walk in the woods. This was soooo overpriced. The views were very foggy too, so we didn’t see much.
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Njcsmeets
Apr 20, 2024
Not worth your money - Very overpriced. The hike is really easy, it is basically a walk in the forest. There is not much of a challenge to it. You could easily do it yourself by following the signs or follow a trail on AllTrails. The guide was friendly and it’s nice that transportation is included. But the guide did not add much value, he pointed out one or two plants along the way. Spikes and hiking sticks are provided, but not really needed since it’s a relatively flat trail and not icey at all. Overall, we had high expectations for a guided hike that pricey, but those were not met. We felt like we’d been robbed/scammed.
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