Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek to Avalanche Chute

5.0 (22 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

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22 reviews

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View of the lake and avalanche chute — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Deck and bench on the lake — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Come join us on a stunning 4-mile roundtrip hike in a small group of up to no more than 7 guests! This tour is led by owner and operator, Tongass Teague. Enjoy connecting with him, each other, and the wilderness of Southeast Alaska.

Hike an improved gravel trail alongside a forested lake below a mountain. Plenty of spots for picture taking. From there, the second mile’s more natural tread is mixed with gravel, large rocks, and roots as you ascend through an old-growth rainforest displaying large specimens of Sitka spruce.

Learn about some of our flora and fauna and hear about our complicated logging history and what it means for our future. Learn how to protect our endangered old-growth forests!

At 1100 feet of elevation, arrive at the bottom of an avalanche chute (devoid of snow in the summer), our destination. Be one of only two tours a day allowed on this cherished trail.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Tongass Teague LLC

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–79 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Backpacks and trekking poles if needed
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Not included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board

Itinerary

Tongass National Forest

3 hours Admission included

Come join us on a stunning 3-hour, 4-mile roundtrip hike in a small group of up to 7 guests! Hike an improved gravel trail alongside a forested lake below a mountain. Plenty of spots for picture taking. From there, the second mile’s more natural tread is mixed with gravel, large rocks, and roots as you ascend through an old-growth rainforest displaying large specimens of Sitka spruce. At 1100 feet of elevation, you arrive at the bottom of an avalanche chute, our destination. Be one of only two tours a day allowed on this cherished trail.

This tour is led by the owner and operator. Enjoy connecting with him, each other, and the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. Ask about how to practice mindfulness on the hike and in other areas of your life! Ask about our endangered old-growth forests and how to protect them!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Ketch Inn & Marina
Inn At Creek Street
Cape Fox Lodge
The Landing Hotel
My Place Hotel-Ketchikan AK
The Cedars Lodge
Mj's Place
Super 8 by Wyndham Ketchikan
Waterfall Resort Alaska

TONGASS TEAGUE LLC MEETING INSTRUCTIONS

CRUISE PASSENGERS: MEET INSIDE THE BERTH 3 GLASS SHELTER BY THE CITY MAP that butts up to Tongass Avenue. RIGHT NEXT TO SOCKEYE SAM'S @ 425 Water St, Ketchikan, AK 99901.

WARD COVE GUESTS: Customers docked here will need to take a shuttle downtown to meet at the Berth 3 shelter. Pick-up may be requested depending on availability. Please contact Teague to see about the possibility of arranging a pick-up and/or drop-off.

Non-cruise passengers: Please call Teague to arrange a pick-up location.

Refer to the map on your ticket voucher to find Berth 3 from your ship's dock. The time listed on your ticket is the time of the tour's departure. Please be punctually mindful and arrive on time.

Note: Face masks may be required and will be provided if needed. If masks are required and guests choose not to wear them, they will not be allowed on the tour and no refund will be granted.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.