Excursion Back-country hiking adventure tour at Sitka

Indulge your senses with the pristine natural beauty of the Tongass National Forest during this half-day, back-country hiking excursion.

Sitka, Boat-Ride, Camp Coogan Bay

Depart the pier aboard a boat for the scenic, approximately 30-minute ride to a residential floating house in scenic Camp Coogan Bay. Upon arrival, gear up at the float-house; rain suits, boots, backpacks, and snack lunches are provided.

Tongass National Forest Hike, Old Growth Forest, Muskeg

Next, begin your guided hike in the Tongass National Forest. Hike past a lovely waterfall in an old growth forest, then through a muskeg (bog) to a beautiful, upper-elevation lake. Upon arrival, a temporary camp is set up for a snack, which includes an opportunity to cook hot dogs over a campfire and make s'mores, a favourite campfire treat. If time allows, inflatable kayaks are provided for optional lake paddling, as well as fishing gear for those wishing to try their luck for trout.

 At the conclusion of your tour, hike back to the trail-head, then embark your boat for the approximately 30-minute ride back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Sitka, Boat-Ride, Camp Coogan Bay, Residential Float-House, Tongass National Forest Hike, Waterfall, Old Growth Forest, Muskeg, Lake, Campfire, Lunch, Wildlife

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of hiking for approximately 1.5 miles (about 2.4 kilometres), at times over uneven, steep, muddy, slippery, and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to embark/disembark the boat. This tour is recommended for guests that are in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing in layers with tall socks and flat, closed-toe, and non-slip hiking boots, and bring sun protection, a towel, backpack, and raingear from the ship. Guests must be at least seven years old to participate on this tour. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife, fish and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.