This half-day excursion begins with a short tour of the historic Fort Seward before embarking on a scenic drive to the Mt. Riley trailhead. Fort Seward was the first Army base in Alaska and still holds a commanding presence along the beachway.

Enjoy the simplicity and beauty of small-town Haines on your way into the temperate rainforest. Along the way, your guides will regale you with local natural history, geology, and Gold Rush tales as they point out snow-capped peaks, thick timber forests, and the abundant wildlife.

Wir werden im Chilkat State Park wandern, einem Paradies aus Wäldern, Stränden, Flora und Fauna. Ihr Reiseleiter wird Sie mit lokaler und natürlicher Geschichte unterhalten, auf die erstaunliche Vegetation entlang des Weges hinweisen und nach Lebewesen wie Buckelwalen Ausschau halten, die aus dem Wasser springen, Weißkopfseeadlern, die über uns fliegen, und vielem mehr!

Mt. Riley is the highest point on the Haines Peninsula. It is a strenuous day hike through mostly temperate rain forest. It has a gorgeous summit and several viewpoints throughout the hike. Once at the trailhead, the hike begins over rolling terrain through temperate rainforest. After about ¼ mile, we start to gain elevation as we make our way up switchbacks through the forest. Throughout the hike, your knowledgeable naturalist guide will talk about the flora and fauna of the region. Depending on the exact route the total hiking distance is between 5-8 miles and the elevation gain is approximately 1,500ft to the summit, which is at 1,760ft.