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  • Great for ages 8+

Tonsina Trek & Tap

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Per Person

$150

$ 150

Book the Guide!

Exclusive up to 8 People

$ 1200

Enjoy a relaxing water taxi ride and nature walk!

Tonsina Beach is an amazing location that’s just a short trip away. Walk among Sitka spruce, covered in large pillows of moss and other fungi that make up this unique forested trail. 

This Tonsina Trek and Tap tour leaves from Miller’s Landing on Lowell Point. We take the water taxi to Tonsina Point and view the beautiful ghost forest remains of the 1964 Alaskan earthquake. Then hike through the stunning Chugach National forest to one of the two salmon creeks. If you’re around later in the summer, you’re able to view colorful salmon spawning in Tonsina Creek and eagles lurking nearby, awaiting a tasty treat. The guide will also leave time to explore the beach before hiking back to Miller’s Landing and may even join you for a drink after the trip! On this tour, guests often spot bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and a variety of coastal birdlife. Black bears are sometimes seen in the early spring, though sightings are very uncommon and become even more rare as the summer season progresses.

Essential Details

WHAT TO BRING

It’s important to wear quick drying, warm, synthetic layers or wool depending on the temperature and weather conditions. We ask that you avoid cotton clothing like jeans. Here is a small list of things to bring on your hike in Resurrection Bay.

  • Water bottle
  • Rain gear
  • Synthetic or wool layers
  • Comfortable shoes that could get wet, we pull and launch your kayaks from shore so you should not be stepping into any water.
  • Depending on the weather consider bringing gloves, beanie, sun hat, extra socks, sunglasses, sunscreen.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Our water taxi has 16 seats inside and space for more passengers to stand. Your guide will be fitted with necessary safety and first aid equipment as well as snacks.

Before each trip we provide a short orientation on boat safety, as well as safety on the trial, so everyone is comfortable before we depart!

After the trip you will be able to grab a drink at the cafe, which includes anything in our collection of beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea. We will also have snacks for the group at the end of the tour.

DIFFICULTY

This hike is 2 miles from where we drop you off on Tonsina Point, to Miller’s Landing. Offering scenic views of the bay, temperate rainforest, and beaches. It can sometimes get a little muddy on the trail, and there are a couple switch backs going up as you head back to our office but overall is a fairly easy trail to tackle.

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