Denali Forest Tour: Off-Trail Exploration

Embark on a 4-hour off-trail hiking tour in Denali. Experience the boreal forest, taste wild blueberries, and follow wildlife. Adventure awaits!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Denali Park - We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to a section of boreal forest and tundra just outside Denali National Park. Your guide will take you on an off-trail walk through the forest, teaching you about the incredible ecosystems that make this area unique, as well as the fascinating cultural history of Denali. From the…
What's Included
  • Rain Jackets
  • Trekking Poles
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Adventure. Authenticity. Exploration. This tour captures these concepts perfectly. Step away from the usual paths and standard tours to venture off the beaten path into the enchanting boreal forest just outside Denali National Park.
Imagine stepping into the future. Your feet sink into the lush moss covering the forest floor, reminiscent of walking on a…

Location
Denali Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Timothyk355
Aug 27, 2026
Fascinating Afternoon Off-Trail - We had a great off-trail hiking experience with Jade, who was very knowledgeable about all the local plants, berries, and wildlife. We learned a lot about what is and is not edible when surviving in the local ecosystem, as well as the current threats it faces. There was also plenty of time for pictures. I can't recommend the experience enough.
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Suelq309mm
Aug 25, 2026
A great day hiking with Abby! - We went on a fantastic hike in Denali with Abby. She was amazing! So knowledgeable and attentive, and she experience so memorable. She picked us up at the train station and dropped us off at our lodge - it was so convenient. Highly recommend Abby and Northern Epics!
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O2350telindad
Aug 23, 2026
A great adventure - I loved that he knew all the plants. He was able to gage the pace to the ability of the hiker and allowed lots of time for questions. Our guide was Don and he was fantastic!
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Ruzalexanian
Aug 22, 2026
Great experience - The hike was interesting, informative and beautiful. Jade is very knowledgeable and funny. Told interesting stories. Highly recommend the walk/ hike.
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K2914iwjoshuah
Aug 22, 2026
Fun family activity - This was a great 4 hour walk thru the forest. Jade was an exceptional guide giving non-stop information about berries, plants, trees, wildlife, and even moose poop. Excellent activity for families. Note - "off-trail" means off-trail. We spent a lot of time winding our way thru dense forest and tall grass. Highly recommend.
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Erinlo6084kn
Aug 17, 2026
Amazing off-trail experience - Jade gave a fantastic off-trail tour, and it was really neat to experience Alaska away from the beaten path. Would highly recommend! We learned about the flora/fauna, saw lots of neat and unusual (to me) berries, and learned a lot more about Alaska.
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Ltclipp
Aug 16, 2026
Great Naturalist hike! - Jade was our guide. He took us on a 3.5 hour hike through a diverse wilderness area. Jade was definitely an expert on the flora, fauna, and animals of the area. He did an excellent job of identifying and explaining an incredible amount of plants, trees, and animals and history of the wilderness area. He was very enthusiastic and interesting. I highly recommend both him and the company.
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Ict417
Aug 12, 2026
Perfect first hike! - We had a wonderful time today on our off-trail hike with Derek. The experience felt genuine, not commercialized and cookie cutter. He clearly loves the land and sharing it with others. We learned a lot and of course the views were just stunning. In case others find this bit helpful… I was slightly nervous to sign up since we’re out of shape, not terribly young anymore, and have zero hiking experience, but we did just fine.
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Celeste_g
Aug 9, 2026
Hiking in Denali - Derek was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable on the berries, plants, trees, and history of the area. What a fantastic adventure.
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Elizabethwm8775ah
Aug 9, 2026
Great experience! - Jason was our guide. He informed us it was berry season and was able to point out 6 - 7 different berries along our hike we could eat. Jason was very informative about wildlife in the area and their habits, showing us tracks and scatt. We were also able to explore new findings ie: I spied a big clump of fur under a tree in the distance. We cautiously investigated. I later learned what we found was a hide from the neck of a caribou. Probably bitten off by another caribou during a fight in mating season, carried away and placed under the tree by another creature. He knew a lot about the trees, shrubs, plants, ground cover and how their whole ecosystems work together to help them all survive. It helped that we had great weather and could enjoy the scenic areas as well.
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