Alaskan Guided Kayak Tour: Paddle Through History on Trail Lake
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18 Ratings
Moose Pass
Embark on an unforgettable Alaskan guided kayak tour on Trail Lake. Paddle through history, immerse yourself in the stories of locals, and experience the beauty of the Chugach Mountains.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Iditarod National Historic Trail - We love sharing our knowledge about Alaska. From it’s amazing human history to it’s rugged geologic past. Trail Lake is located on the Historic Iditarod Trail and we’ll even travel under the Alaskan Railroad.
    Moose Pass and Trail Lake are located right next to the Iditarod National historic Trail. As a matter of fact, when we can, we love to participate on the trail crew to help restore the original trail for hikers and historians to enjoy. It’s a dream of ours to one day see this entire trail hikeable from Seward North, just like when it all started! We’ve got lots of stories to share about this amazing, important part of Alaskan history.
  • Moose Pass - This little town has quite the storied past. With one of the oldest schools and longest running libraries on the Kenai Peninsula, a grocery store that was moved across town on logs and a lodge and restaurant that started out as the remote Jockey Club, but once had black lights and a disco ball inside. Well, let’s just say, there’s plenty of things, people and places to talk about. We can’t wait.
  • Trail Lake - After our general orientation and kayak instruction, we’ll spend around 2 hours of our trip on the glacially fed Trail Lake. Trail Lake has Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and other fish in it’s waters and empties into Kenai Lake, which allows for salmon to find their way up through as well! There are often bears or moose along the shores and plenty of Bald Eagles in the area as well.
What's Included
  • Life jackets equipped with signaling whistle
  • Two-person tandem boat
  • Expert guidance from a professional
  • Compact drybag for valuables
  • Paddles provided
  • Basic first aid supplies
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The rich history of this quaint Alaskan town is made vibrant by our guides. Contemplative tales about locals like Alaska Nellie, Gold Miner Joe, Mad Sally and the Iditarod Trail accompany you as you canoe along Trail Lake’s coastline. Whether you’re residing in a nearby campground, attending a wedding in town, or on an impressive journey along the Seward Highway, the attractions of Moose Pass are plentiful. There’s no superior method to soak in the natural beauty of the region than by piloting our tandem kayaks tucked away in the core of the Chugach Mountains!

Location
Moose Pass Adventures
Seward Highway
We're located across Seward Hwy from Estes Bros Grocery, just behind the Moose Pass Methodist Church.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cristina_p
Aug 20, 2023
Moose Pass or Paddling in Paradise - What an amazing experience unfortunately i can’t upload the pics system giving me error message. We went to see a salmon spawning site and that was a bucket list. Beautiful scenery and interesting stories. Five stars experince Jen was a doll!
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18chrisd
Aug 5, 2023
Awesome peak into small town Alaska! - I stumbled on this opportunity through airbnb experience email and am glad we did. After busy but fun times in anchorage and seward, this was a relaxing and wonderful look into small town Alaska. Jen was great to chat with and felt like new friends by the end. Would definitely recommend you stop do this the cool little town Moose Pass.
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Azstein1
Aug 31, 2022
Priceless! - Absolutely amazing experience. Jen is so genuine, kind, and knowledgeable about the history of Alaska and Moose Pass and it was exciting to learn about all of the stories behind the cities and people in the area. It rained and was a bit cloudy during our trip, which personally made it more enjoyable for me (if you want sunny weather, plan accordingly!). Also got to sip on some hot tea when we stopped for a break! Nothing but positive things to say! Thank you so much Jen :)
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Adazhouying
Aug 22, 2022
Super friendly host and fantastic trip - Jen and JD were super nice. We booked tour without checking the weather, by the time we got to meet them, the rain already started. They careful prepared raincoats and some hot beverages for us. The small delightful touches kept us to stay dry and warm. Jen knows the history inside out, if you want to know a few things about the river, Alaska, and things to do. You are at the right place. ☺️ I would highly recommend them for my friends.
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Lisal9010
Aug 21, 2022
Truly Wonderful! - It's definitely a very wonderful experience! Jen and JD are great, knowledgeable, friendly, and lovely! The view itself is breathtaking, and the experience itself is one of a kind! Jen and JD shared many interesting and unique stories, and we were able to see beautiful views, hiked in wild woods, and saw the salmon swimming upstream! I highly recommend them!
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Jennie
Aug 21, 2022
Amazing kayaking experience in Moose Pass! - Kayaking on Trail Lake with Moose Pass Adventures is a must do! Jen and JD love what they do and they have a ton of knowledge about gold mining, wildlife, glaciers and Alaska in general! The scenery in the area is classic Alaska. Highly recommend!
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Kristenp521
Aug 6, 2022
Entertaining and beautiful - Jen is wonderful! She has great stories, history, and local information. The tour itself was really beautiful and fun despite a little rain and wind. I recommend this trip with Jen for sure.
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Mattkb1048gt
Aug 3, 2022
Amazing! - Absolutely exceptional! Jen did an amazing job keeping a group of scouts and engaged. Only giving 5/5 because 100/5 isn't allowed
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Kpott37
Jul 21, 2022
Let’s do that again!! - We went for a recent adventure with Moose Pass Adventures and it was superb! We paddled the scenic Trail Lake while our incredibly knowledgeable guide, Jen, taught us all about the strong humans who made this area what it is today. We then hiked to Grant Lake learning all about the native vegetation- what to admire from afar but not touch (Monks Hood!) and what to enjoy close up (ripe blueberries!). We didn’t mind the rain one bit, we actually enjoyed its tranquility! This is because we had been well prepared by the company as to what we could expect with weather. Moose Pass Adventures has it dialed in from beginning to end. We couldn’t imagine a better way to spend a Wednesday in July. Can’t wait to come back. -Kate and Gus
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Rebekahs912
Jul 21, 2022
Great kayaking outfit - Great tour on a gorgeous lake in Moose Pass! We had the opportunity to see float planes in action and watch a train go by on the Alaska railroad - classic Alaska experience, and an easy, short drive from Seward. The team was flexible and able to accommodate us on short notice, and were clearly very knowledgeable both about kayaking and the surrounding area. Would absolutely go back next time we're in town!
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