Tongass National Forest Trek: Experience Old-Growth Rainforest and Rivers in Ketchikan

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Tongass National Forest on a 3.6-mile hike through an old-growth rainforest. Discover waterfalls, serene rivers, and endangered forests with a small group of up to 7 guests.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tongass National Forest - Come join us on a lovely 3.6-mile roundtrip hike through an Alaska State Park into the Tongass National Forest. Enjoy a small group of up to 7 guests! First relax on the 40-minute scenic drive to the end of the road. Then hike an improved gravel trail alongside a river with glimpses of waterfalls. Walk through a magical old-growth rainforest displaying impressive specimens of Sitka spruce and western red cedar.

Besides some stairs at the beginning of the hike, the trail flattens out and winds along the river valley below a ridge. 1 mile down the trail, our destination is a stone bench beside a serene bow in the river, where we can pause and enjoy one another and the peace and quiet.

This tour is led by owner and operator, Tongass Teague. 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
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission to Alaska State Park and Tongass National Forest
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Backpacks and trekking poles if needed
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Come join us on a lovely 3.6-mile roundtrip hike through an Alaska State Park into the Tongass National Forest. Enjoy a small group of up to 7 guests! First relax on the 40-minute scenic drive to the end of the road. Then hike an improved gravel trail alongside a river with glimpses of waterfalls. Walk through a magical old-growth rainforest displaying impressive specimens of Sitka spruce and western red cedar fencing in the trail.

Besides some stairs at the beginning of the hike, the trail flattens out and winds along the river valley below a ridge. 1 mile down the trail, our destination is a stone bench beside a serene bow in the river, where we can pause and enjoy one another and the peace and quiet.

This tour is led by owner and operator, Tongass Teague. Enjoy connecting with him, each other, and the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. Ask about practicing mindfulness! Ask about our endangered old-growth forests and how to protect them!

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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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Janet_d
Aug 19, 2024
Old Growth forest trek, historical perspective and current status of logging and its impact - Teague was the perfect guide. Knowledgeable, friendly, thoughtful, helpful. We did a hike through the old growth area, and Teague gave us a good sense of history and of current ecological concerns. This was probably our best tour ( and we did lots!)
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Doreen_a
Aug 18, 2024
Wonderful Rainforest hike! - Our cruise ship docked at berth 4 which was just a short walk to meet Teague for transportation. Very easy to meet up. It was a beautiful day for a hike! Teague was very knowledgeable and added to the experience with information about the local flora and fauna. We had a wonderful time. Thanks Teague! Highly recommend this hike with Teague!
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K6628qdjillf
Aug 10, 2024
Beautiful Experience - Teague was friendly and knowledgeable. He guided us on a beautiful hike. We enjoyed the uncrowded, personable experience.
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M6885evritaa
Jul 26, 2024
Perfect small group experience! - Really great experience- very informative guide And absolutely stunning scenery. It was nice to come off of a cruise ship And be in a smaller group.
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Iluvspb
Jul 21, 2024
Alaska The Last Frontier - Amazing experience with Teague! Great guy, beautiful scenery. Everyone should experience this when possible. We all want to do this again!! Thanks Teague. Alaska The Last Frontier!
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Marisa_h
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing views with a great guide - This was a great experience and hike through an old growth forest. We loved seeing the creek and ocean views. Teague was an excellent guide and gave us a memorable family experience. We did this hike with adults and young teens and we all had a great time. Highly recommend!
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Bora_l
Jul 17, 2024
Highly recommended - Our guide/company owner Teague was great! Knowledgeable about the area and hit the right balance of conversation, commentary, making sure people were OK without hovering, etc. Quite the character and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Even my husband who's not into hiking had fun. Pickup was on time and communicated ahead of time to clarify the pickup point. The hike was magical as described. Loved the nooks and crannies and natural art that gave a vibe of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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O7141pfandread
Jun 26, 2024
Peaceful, gorgeous walk through the woods - Fantastic walk through the woods with our guide Teague. Our family of five (kids 14 and 12) enjoyed learning about the local wildlife. This tour felt so quiet and personal after a busy morning exploring downtown. We all absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone visiting Ketchikan.
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Seaside52957016255
Jun 1, 2024
Wonderful afternoon hike! - My husband and I had a great afternoon hike with Teague! He’s a very patient and informative guide. The forest was beautiful. We highly recommend the Ketchikan Old Growth Creek Trek if you are visiting the area.
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Barbaragb8692fw
May 20, 2024
GREAT day on the Magical Old-Growth Creek Trek - Last week my hubby and I enjoyed one of our best days hiking in nature. We were guided by Tongass Teague LLC. Teague was our professional, friendly and gentle-souled hiking guide. He showed us the awesomeness of Ketchikan's natural wonders along the Old Growth Creek hiking trail. Something amazing happened; nature was patiently waiting to share with us her lushness and her harmonious musical sounds that occur between flora and fauna. It's all there, waiting for you, too. The only thing that is asked of us, is to be still, be present and be open to take in the splendor of nature. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. This is a great hike for multi-generations
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