Ketchikan Mountain Lake Tour: Trek to Avalanche Chute with 4-Mile Roundtrip Hike
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Ketchikan
Embark on a thrilling 4-mile roundtrip hike in Ketchikan and discover the awe-inspiring views of an old-growth forested lake surrounded by mountains. Experience the only commercially guided hiking trail with elevation gain and explore the summer beauty of the Avalanche Chute.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tongass National Forest - Come join us on a stunning 3-hour, 4-mile roundtrip hike in a small group of up to 7 guests! Hike an improved gravel trail alongside a forested lake below a mountain. Plenty of spots for picture taking. From there, the second mile’s more natural tread is mixed with gravel, large rocks, and roots as you ascend through an old-growth rainforest displaying large specimens of Sitka spruce. At 1100 feet of elevation, you arrive at the bottom of an avalanche chute, our destination. Be one of only two tours a day allowed on this cherished trail. \n\nThis tour is led by the owner and operator. Enjoy connecting with him, each other, and the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. Ask about how to practice mindfulness on the hike and in other areas of your life! Ask about our endangered old-growth forests and how to protect them!
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Private, air-conditioned transportation
  • Backpacks and trekking poles available
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-mile return journey hike with this excursion and let the breathtaking scenery captivate you. This is the only trail available for commercial guiding that features an increase in elevation. Marvel at the mature Sitka spruce trees. Enjoy the sight of a forested lake enclosed by vast mountains. An avalanche chute (which is free from snow during summer) is also part of the tour. Furthermore, the beginning of the trail is conveniently located within the town itself.

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Location
Tongass National Forest
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Robkl6707wd
Sep 20, 2023
A+ Tour! Great experience - 10+ tour!! My wife and I booked this tour after reading positive reviews, never visiting Alaska before. It exceeded our expectations. Teague our tour guide and owner was amazing !! Cannot say enough good things: he was very knowledgeable and he was extremely easy to talk to. The avalanche chute was such a great site. I strongly suggest this hike.
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Relax697169
Sep 6, 2023
Tongass Hike in Ketchikan - Our hiking experience was amazing to say the least. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Tongass Forest. He was super funny, easy going and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this hike!!! 10/10
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Scottcohen
Sep 3, 2023
Awesome experience! - Teague was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about our hike. I would highly recommend him if you’re in Ketchikan Alaska. 5 stars!
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731dawnar
Jul 1, 2023
Wonderful experience with Teague - Wonderful hiking experience with Teague. On the day we went it was pouring rain however checked to make sure I was still up for a hike. ( I was). He made sure I was safe throughout including hiking at my pace. It was a wonderful experience and fantastic views! Thanks again
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Nomad657035
Jun 5, 2023
Wonderful experience- highly recommend. - I am so grateful that we found this excursion and booked it! It was the best of our entire vacation. We could have probably found a hike and gone on our own- but would have missed out on the knowledge that Teague was able to share. He just made it so easy, he picked us up, took us to the trail, had hiking poles, tea and water. He was able to evaluate how each hiker was doing and adjusted as needed. He brought everyone into the conversation and provided such great knowledge of the area. If we come back to the area- Teague will be the first person we call!
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Swiatejo
May 26, 2023
Fantastic hike with Teague - Teague is the best!!! Got to enjoy the temperate rainforests of Ketchikan as we hiked up to an Avalanche Chute. Teague was personal, funny, a wealth of knowledge on the local flora and fauna, and made our hike a great experience. Highly recommend!!!
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Mary_d
Apr 21, 2023
Our guide was amazing;... - Our guide was amazing; even had some hot Peppermint Tea at the top of the Mtn for us. The eco system in the forest was impressive
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Jamessc9813va
Sep 5, 2022
Give Yourself The Ultimate Ketchikan Experience with Tongass Teague - Our Tongass Teague tour put the cherry on top of our already amazing trip to Ketchikan. My college-aged daughter and I were in awe of the natural beauty you can only experience with your feet on the trail. Our tour guide made me completely comfortable with as much, or as little as I could handle physically on our hike. While Teague is filled with knowledge of the area, he knew how to let us just take in the awesome majesty of the trail. We all took lots of pictures, laughed, and just had fun! I can recommend this tour wholeheartedly!
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Q622jxscotts
Aug 9, 2022
Great hike with a great guide! - Absolutely perfect day in Ketchikan, AK. Our guide was upbeat, very knowledgeable, and did a wonderful job engaging with every member of our small group, including my 12 year old daughter. Guiding is all about being able to quickly bond with everyone in your group, and our guide was perfect! The hike itself is a lovely, only somewhat moderately challenging trek for 2.5 miles (each way), through some of the most beautiful old-grown sitka spruce temperate rainforest you'll find anywhere. The avalanche chute is impressive and the lake is stunning. If you're looking for a half-day tour for a short cruise port while in Ketchikan, and you love nature more than shopping, this is the tour for you. Stunning.
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Js7310
Jul 20, 2022
Enchanting hike through amazing Alaskan beauty - We had such a great hike with Teague! He was professional, friendly and so knowledgeable about the surroundings we explored. We especially enjoyed having a little impromptu meditation session at the base of the avalanche chute, impossible to pass up soaking up all of the natural beauty surrounding us! Would recommend taking this trek!
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