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Ketchikan Rainforest Hiking Adventure 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 34% in Ketchikan

11 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Hike old-growth rainforest trails in Ketchikan with a local guide, a maximum of six guests, and views along Lunch Creek.

About this tour

Trade crowded sightseeing stops for a small-group hike into Ketchikan’s rainforest. With no more than six guests, this four-hour outing offers a personal pace and time to take in the forest around you.

Follow your local guide through old-growth forest in Tongass National Forest and along the rushing waters of Lunch Creek. Along the way, hear about the area’s plants, wildlife, and history. The hike covers approximately 3–6 miles and is best suited to travelers comfortable with moderate physical activity. Bottled water and trail snacks are provided, and you can use a cinch pack or poncho if needed.

Ketchikan Rainforest Hiking Adventure is a chance to focus on the trail and the natural surroundings, rather than busy attractions. Meet your guide at the designated location for your port, then set out for a closer look at the Alaskan landscape. Choose this Ketchikan Rainforest Hiking Adventure for a small-group day outdoors.

Highlights

  • Hike through old-growth rainforest in Tongass National Forest
  • Follow the rushing waters of Lunch Creek
  • Hear local insights about forest plants, wildlife, and history
  • Enjoy a personal, unhurried hike with a maximum of 6 guests

What's included

Included

  • Cinch pack for use during the hike, if needed
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Trail snacks: fresh fruit, trail mix, energy or protein bar, and pretzels
  • Ponchos available to use if you do not bring rain gear

Not included

  • Gratuities

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • A moderate level of physical fitness is required
  • The hike covers 3–6 miles
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers who need assistance while walking or hiking
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  • 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 in The Mill; look for the Island Girl Hiking Co. sign

Frequently asked questions

How long is the hike?

The tour lasts 4 hours and covers approximately 3–6 miles.

How large is the group?

The group is limited to a maximum of 6 guests.

What should I bring for rain?

Bring rain gear if you have it; ponchos are available to use during the hike.

What food and drinks are provided?

Bottled water and trail snacks, including fresh fruit, trail mix, an energy or protein bar, and pretzels, are provided.

Where is the meeting point?

Downtown passengers meet at the Berth 3 Visitor Center. Ward Cove passengers meet by the large bay door in The Mill.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 11 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in Ketchikan
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7. Top 34% in Ketchikan means it ranks in the top 34% of tours in Ketchikan by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Ketchikan

How many tours in Ketchikan have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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