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Ketchikan Rainforest Hike at Connell Lake 3.5 hr

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

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3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Hike 2–3 miles through Tongass National Forest with a local guide, taking in Connell Lake and mountain views in a group of six.

About this tour

Trade the cruise crowds for a quieter trail through Southeast Alaska’s lush rainforest. This small-group Ketchikan rainforest hike at Connell Lake pairs peaceful forest scenery with sweeping views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Explore Tongass National Forest alongside a lifelong Ketchikan local, with a group limited to six guests. The hike covers 2–3 miles and takes about 210 minutes, giving you time to enjoy the scenery at your own pace. Bottled water, trail snacks, a cinch bag, and a poncho if needed are provided for the outing. Meet your guide at the downtown berth 3 visitor center or, for Ward Cove passengers, inside The Mill’s tour staging area.

Set out for a refreshing walk among towering trees and mountain views. Book your Ketchikan rainforest hike at Connell Lake for a small-group escape into the forest.

Highlights

  • Explore Tongass National Forest with a lifelong Ketchikan local
  • Admire Connell Lake and surrounding mountain views
  • Escape the cruise crowds on a 2–3-mile hike
  • Enjoy a small-group outing at your own pace

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Fresh fruit, trail mix, an energy or protein bar, and pretzels
  • Poncho for use during the hike, if needed
  • Cinch bag for carrying belongings

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • A moderate level of physical fitness is required
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers who need walking assistance
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Downtown passengers meet at the berth 3 visitor center under the covered awning; look for the Island Girl Hiking Co. sign
  • Ward Cove passengers meet at the tour staging area by the large bay door inside The Mill

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3.

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