Alaska Rainforest Hikes- Girdwood Rainforest Hikes on the Winner Creek Trail from Alyeska Resort in Alaska with The Ascending Path

Hiking the Winner Creek Trail in the lush Rainforest of Girdwood is an exhilarating experience that is a memorable adventure for everyone. The Ascending Path Rainforest Hiking trip is great for families and adventurous people of all ages.

Passing through North America's Northern most rainforest, The Winner Creek trail has gentle, graded, maintained sections with boardwalks as well as plenty of rugged, rooty sections of trail.

This 5 mile "out and back" hike is a 3-4 hour excursion and includes: rain gear (if necessary), a snack, natural interpretation, bear protection and a friendly guide. Trips start and finish at the Alyeska Hotel, unless otherwise arranged.
Your naturalist guide will point out and discuss the flora and fauna of North America's northern-most temperate rainforest. You may even see a moose or a bear!

During Blueberry season, the trail is blooming with scrumptious delights sure to please anyone. Please bring sturdy footwear, water, your camera and appropriate clothing.

This is a 4 hour excursion, departing at:
10 am, 3 pm and 6pm daily: May-Aug

$69-Adult, Including snack

Book or Inquire for Availability Here!

Kids rate: under 11, $59
2 person Minimum
Trip times: 10am, 3pm & 6pm
Season: Year around
Ages: 6-70 years
Advanced reservations of at least 1 week are recommended
Guests will be required to fill out a Hiking Application and sign our waiver
Trip minimums and maximums will be set at 2 and 10, respectively
Other Hikes available in Portage, Girdwood, Anchorage and MatSu Valley areas

We accept Visa and Mastercard.

2007 Application and Waiver (PDF)

Snowshoeing with Anchorage Hotel Pickup

Enjoy the Alaskan backcountry on a guided snowshoe hike.

Get out in the Snow!

Come explore the Chugach Mountain front range while
snowshoeing. Our 2-3 hour hike includes: hot drinks,
snack and a guided snowshoe hike in the valleys and
peaks surrounding Anchorage. This trip is tailored to your
experience level. Your naturalist guide points out and
discusses the flora and fauna of this unique winter
wonderland. You may even see a moose!

Please wear hiking or winter boots, winter ski-type
clothing to include: ski-type water-resistant jacket,
pants, gloves, wool or fleece hat, dress in layers
wearing long johns, warm winter socks, bring a backpack,
water and your camera. Our winter snowshoeing trips are
great for families and groups.
No previous experience necessary.

This is a 4 hour excursion,
departing Anchorage at 10am

Book or Inquire for Availability Here!

Rate: $109/person with
Anchorage pick-up/drop off

We accept Visa and Mastercard.

Application and Waiver (PDF)

2 person Minimum
Trip times: 10am
Full Day Option: $189 (10am-6pm)
Season: Dec-April
Ages: 9 and up
Advanced reservations of at least 1 week are recommended
Guests will be required to fill out a Hiking Application and sign our waiver
Trip minimums and maximums will be set at 2 and 10, respectively

Historic Iditarod (Crow Pass) Trail

Enjoy the famous Historical Crow Pass on a guided hike.
Ravin Glacier

Preview:
Glaciers, waterfalls, wildflowers, and mining ruins add some spice to the
hike to Crow Pass, as if it needed any; the pass is the highest point on the
historic Iditarod Trail and one of the finest day hikes in Southcentral Alaska.
Arctic ground squirrels, marmots, and mountain goats inhabit the high
country near Crow Pass, and bears, moose, and Dall sheep are frequently
spotted too, especially on the Eagle River side of the pass.

The trail is relatively snow-free by late June, though the Crystal Lake basin
south of the pass and some of the gullies north of the pass may hold snow
well into the summer.

Mining History The mining history starts even before you reach the trailhead: The Crow Creek
and Girdwood Mines, both just off Crow Creek Road, were two of the earliest
mining claims in this part of the state. The Monarch Mine, 1.7 miles up the trail,
was a lode (vein) mine active from 1909 to 1938. Just after the turn of the
twentieth century, hundreds of prospectors heading for other parts of the state
on the Iditarod Trail passed the Monarch�s undiscovered vein without knowing it.
This is one of Alaska's most impressive hikes.

Special features: An alpine pass, mountain glaciers, mining and
Iditarod Trail history, wildlife, and access to off-trail wilderness rambles; one
of Southcentral Alaska�s classic alpine backpacking traverses.

Elevation Gain: 2,100 feet to Crow Pass from trail head.

Mileage: 2 miles to mine site (moderate, steep) one way; 3 miles to
Crystal Lake and Raven Glacier viewpoint (moderate, steep, exceptional vistas) one way.

Previous hiking experience suggested.

This is a 5 hour excursion, departing Girdwood at 10am

Rate: $89/person with Girdwood pick-up/drop off

Inquire for Availability or Book Here!

2 person Minimum
Trip times: 10am
Season: June-Sept
Ages: 9 and up
Advanced reservations of at least 1 week are recommended
Guests will be required to fill out a Hiking Application and sign our waiver
Trip minimums and maximums will be set at 2 and 10, respectively