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Sitka Tongass National Forest Hike 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 31% in Sitka

134 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Sitka
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Sitka’s Tongass rainforest on a guided hike, watching for eagles, seasonal salmon, and wild berries along the trail.

About this tour

Step into the vast Tongass National Forest on a guided hike from Sitka, where rainforest trails, mountain views, and coastal life come together. This two-hour outing offers a close-up look at the landscape that shapes the region.

Follow a resident guide into the forest and keep an eye out for bald eagles in the trees. Depending on the season, you may spot salmon or find wild berries along the way. Your guide shares stories about life in Sitka and explains how the mountains, forest, and ocean have long supported Tlingit subsistence, foraging, and hunting traditions. Before setting out, the guide provides safety instruction and monitors trail conditions. The pace and skill level can be adjusted to suit your group.

Snacks, water, sunscreen, and safety equipment are provided; trekking poles and rain pants are available on request. For cruise visitors, a free shuttle runs from the ships to downtown. Meet your guide in red at Harrigan Centennial Hall, then head out to experience the Tongass on foot. Book your Sitka Tongass National Forest hike for a guided taste of Alaska’s living rainforest.

Highlights

  • Watch for bald eagles among the rainforest trees
  • Look for salmon and edible berries when in season
  • Learn about Sitka and Tlingit traditions of foraging and subsistence
  • Explore the Tongass with a local guide and safety briefing

What's included

Included

  • Resident guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Safety equipment and instruction
  • Trekking poles on request
  • Rain pants on request

Not included

  • Transportation to the hike; cruise passengers can take the free shuttle to the downtown drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at Harrigan Centennial Hall in front of the cruise shuttle drop-off; look for a guide wearing red
  • Cruise passengers should take the free shuttle from the ships to downtown
  • Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended; the hike can be adjusted to suit the group
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the hike?

The guided hike lasts about 2 hours.

What wildlife might I see?

You may see bald eagles and, depending on the season, spawning salmon.

Can I forage for berries?

Wild berries may be available seasonally. Your guide can identify local berries and mushrooms.

Where do we meet?

Meet at Harrigan Centennial Hall in front of the cruise shuttle drop-off. Your guide will be wearing red.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Trekking poles and rain pants are available on request.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.87 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Sitka
  • 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 31% in Sitka means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Sitka by this score.

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