Overview
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2 hours
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PERFECT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS-
The gentle giant of the Tongass National Forest will capture your heart.
• See eagles, pick edible berries, spot salmon (Seasonally dependent)
• Learn from your local guide about life in Sitka
• Hike safely in America’s largest National Forest
• Snacks provided
• Adjust the skill level to fit your group’s needs
LOCAL WILDLIFE & TREES:
On this tour, you will spot bald eagles in the trees and (if the season is right) salmon spawning.
Wild berries along the path: edible and clean. Your guide is familiar with all local berries and mushrooms!
EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST:
We will talk about the way the mountains, forest, and ocean have been traditionally used, and are still used today, for subsistence, foraging & hunting by the Tlingit.
HIKE SAFELY:
Your guide will give a hiking-safety briefing before entering the National Forest. We monitor trail conditions to ensure that these hikes are completely safe. Our guides have years of experience on these trails.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Russian Bishop's House
Here the hike will discuss the imperial history of this land: your guide will discuss the Russian history of Sitka, as well as the Russian Orthodox Church, and the impact of Russian colonization on the Alaskan national forest.
The first stop on the tour is in front of picturesque Crescent Harbor. The guide will explain the daily workings of a fishing town in Alaska from the personal perspective of a commercial and charter fisherman.
Options
Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
What‘s Included
Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
Sunscreen
Bottled water
Snacks
Rain Pants (At Special Request)
Safety Equipment & Instruction
Resident Guide
Transportation (Hike starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
106 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great walk
Yvonne V,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice hike through the forest. Friendly guide. The weather was nice, too. Beautiful trail, interesting facts about the area and some of the foliage.
Beautiful Hike
maryloup979,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful hike in the national forest with Sam from Sitka Walking Tours. Sam was an excellent guide. He had just the right mix of facts and personal interaction. We enjoyed it very much!
A great hike and learning experience of the area. It was perfect weather for us which added to the enjoyment
ZenaG21,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a moderate hike into the Tongass National park with this awesome guide Aurora. We stopped along the way and Aurora provided us with detailed information about flora and fauna. She was engaging, knowledgeable and very easy to enjoy a hike with.
Pines
lauramT9968JO,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The forest was beautiful and I loved the explanations of the pines and their growth process.
Tongass Hike
Jonnic1434,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dakotah was our guide and he did amazing! He told us a bunch of fun facts about the forest, Alaska in general, history of the totems, and even his personal experiences. He constantly checked on the group to make sure we were okay or needed any breaks. The hike itself was really nice, terrain and hike were good for people who don’t hike often. Highly recommend!
Great hike and Abigail is fantastic!
Jeff S,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This hike was fabulous, it was a small group (only 6 of us) which made it much easier to talk with our guide and take in our surroundings and I think we only saw about a dozen or so other people on this trail. The forest is beautiful and there was a stream that passed through at one point, we saw an 800 year old tree as well. Let me say this, Abigail was our guide and she was absolutely fantastic, she has so much information on the environment surrounding you during the hike as well as many stories regarding her experiences here over the last two years, highly recommend this excursion!!
Tongass forest hike
nickbK4068NL,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great hike through beautiful forest. Dakota was great and informative. Pretty easy hike
Hike
H6531QIdana,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hannah was great we learned a lot and had a blast!
Peaceful Hike
J170IFshawnf,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Julie was a phenomenal tour guide. She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and showcased her love of nature! I would definitely take another hike with Julie! Great intro to hiking in Sitka for our first time!
Great hike thru the forest
Gary E,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful hike through the forest. Quiet, peaceful, easy, gravel path with some hills. Savvy was our guide. She was delightful and knowledgeable about the forest. She really made the day, and was attentive to our hiking abilities
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