{"id":18658,"date":"2018-11-19T16:06:29","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T01:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaskanrafting.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=18658"},"modified":"2024-01-31T16:52:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T01:52:30","slug":"half-day-hike-in-the-chugach","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/alaskanrafting.com\/product\/half-day-hike-in-the-chugach\/","title":{"rendered":"Chugach National Forest &#8211; Custom Private Hike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy an interpretive nature hike in the Chugach National Forest. Trail determination is dependent on the group&#8217;s activity level and the weather of the day. Bear &amp; Safety protection, water, &amp; snack provided by Chugach Adventures.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Three trail options:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alaska.org\/detail\/crow-pass-trail\"> Crow Pass Trail:<\/a> 2+ miles one way with elevation gain. This is a more strenuous hike with a portion of the trip on the Iditarod National Historic Trail.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alaska.org\/detail\/byron-glacier-trail\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Byron Glacier Trail:<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Portage Valley (approximately 30 minutes South of Girdwood) this a more mellow 1 Mile hike one way into the beautiful Byron Glacier valley.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alaska.org\/detail\/winner-creek-trail\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winner Creek Trail &amp; Winner Creek Hand Tram:<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easier of all 3 hikes, 3 Mile total distance hike starting from the Hotel Alyeska and finishing at the Crow Creek Gold Mine.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL DETAILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We require all guests to sign a release of liability on all of our tours.<\/li>\n<li>Bring warm clothes &amp; layers, extra socks, a hat &amp; gloves. \u00a0These are more important in August &amp; September, but nice to have in June &amp; July with AK\u2019s unpredictable weather.<\/li>\n<li>Recommend Rain gear, and outdoor attire.<\/li>\n<li>Most guests bring their\u00a0<strong>cameras<\/strong>, you should get great photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Cancellation Policy for Day Tour Bookings:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Cancellations made 10 days or more in advance are 90% refundable.<\/p>\n<p>Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Gratuity \/ Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Our\u00a0guides are expected to go above and beyond for this trip and greatly appreciate any &amp; all gratuities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<script src=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/script\/calendar\/alaskanrafting\/items\/520560\/?fallback=simple&flow=1096544\"><\/script>\n<p>Enjoy a spectacular hike into the Chugach National Forest on one of three trails:\u00a0 Winner Creek, Crow Pass &#8211; National Historic Iditarod Trail, or Byron Glacier Trail.\u00a0 Meander among wildflowers, through mine ruins, search for Mountain Goats, and Black Bears in Crow Pass.\u00a0 Stroll thru a stunning glacier valley and view glacier caves at Byron Glacier.\u00a0 Or walk among towering old-growth hemlock trees thru the northernmost rainforest in the world, with the canopy so thick it&#8217;ll keep you dry on even the wettest of days on the Winner Creek Trail.\u00a0 \u00a0Transportation provided from Girdwood. \u00a0Departure Time Flexible.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Minimum of 6 Guests Needed to Book, this trip is PRIVATE per booking party.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2024 Summer Season: May \u2013 September 15<\/span>\u00a0 <\/strong><em><strong>(Call for Availability)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18689,"template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_cat":[12,51],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - 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