Girdwood Guided Hiking
From late May to September, you can embark on guided hiking adventures from Girdwood through Chugach National Forest and nearby Portage Valley.
Take your adventure to new heights by combining your hiking tour with a thrilling helicopter ride, or add on a scenic train ride, glacier tour, or rafting excursion.
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Guided Hiking
Experience the wilderness of the Chugach National Forest from several different perspectives. Combine a helicopter ride, alpine hike, glacial lake tour, and train ride all in 9 – 10 hours! It’s one big and bold Alaska tour de force with Chugach Adventures.
Come face to face with snow-capped peaks as you traverse the dramatic Veilbreaker Skybridges, stretched between ridge lines 2,500 feet in the air at the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood.
Embark on a full-day adventure to Alaska’s legendary Matanuska Glacier, guided by a 100% Native Alaskan-owned team. Your journey begins with a breathtaking drive north from Anchorage or Girdwood, winding through the Chugach Mountains and past the Matanuska River. Arriving at the glacier, you’ll gear up with a helmet and crampons before stepping onto the ice for a guided trek through dazzling blue ice caves and crevasses.
Discover Alaska’s scenic gem, Portage Valley — just an hour from Anchorage with Glacier City Rafting & Hiking. Offering small-group tours guided by knowledgeable locals, and explore glacial lakes, snow-capped peaks, and wildlife.