Active adventure and mesmerizing viewpoints!

Duration

2 hours and 45 minutes

About

Hike with a naturalist guide up the hills of the White Pass. Take in incredible views of the alpine forest from the snow-capped mountains down to the ocean!

Overview

Join experienced guides on an exciting hiking adventure through the Tongass Rainforest that immerses you in the incredible beauty of Southeast Alaska. Your adventure will begin with a guided driving town tour of Skagway and continue up the White Pass on the Klondike Highway. Along the way your guide will regale you with history about the Klondike Gold Rush and the natural history of the area.

From the trailhead you will spend the next 2 hours hiking through the beautiful alpine forest surrounded by the towering snow capped mountains of the White Pass. Your naturalist guides will stop frequently along the way to share their knowledge about the native flora, fauna, and to describe the amazing glacial history of Alaska. Each group is outfitted with binoculars to maximize your opportunities to see up close the spectacular mountain and river scenery. Midway through the hike you will be treated to a delicious snack at the final breathtaking overlook with incredible views of the Skagway valley, White Pass, and the Lynn Canal.

This is a great active family experience and kids are welcome (minimum age of 6). Bring your camera!

More Info

• Activity level: Strenuous (Uneven natural hiking trail over wooded and rocky terrain often at an incline. Hand lines are utilized on some of the steeper sections of the trail to assist with the ascent and descent.)
• Ages 6+
• Trail mix, water and hot chocolate provided
• Provided equipment: Trekking poles
• Recommended clothing: Stable, closed-toed shoes, layers for warmth, rain gear
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Medical restrictions: This is a physical activity and it is the guest’s responsibility to determine if they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity - pertinent medical conditions must be disclosed to the guide
• Restrooms are available on the dock prior to departing for your tour and a non-flushing “outhouse” style restroom on-site
• The trail is approximately 2-3 miles
• Liability Waiver Required

Itinerary

• ~10 Minutes -- Your friendly guide will meet you near the Skagway Small Boat harbor sign and restrooms. Here they will take the opportunity to get to know you and provide answers to any questions you may have.
• ~15 Minutes -- We will depart from our meeting point by van for an interpretive driving tour of historic downtown Skagway on our way up to the Klondike Highway to our private Porcupine Mountain trailhead.
• ~15 Minutes -- Once we arrive, a short walk will bring us to the trailhead where your guide will provide a safety briefing and get you outfitted with trekking poles for the hike.
• ~110 Minutes -- From here, we will continue uphill along the trail stopping at a series of scenic viewpoints that take in the vistas of the Skagway Valley and White Pass. Along the way, your expert guide will share their knowledge of the native flora and fauna and geological history of the area as we pass through multiple ecosystems. After a rest at the last viewpoint, we'll head back down the trail to our rough-cut timber kiosk for some hot cocoa and trail mix.
• ~15 Minutes -- We'll depart the trail for a scenic drive back through Skagway Valley and back to town.