Get ready for a stunning 4-mile roundtrip hike!

This small group tour of 7 guests or less provides the perfect opportunity to connect with the beautiful Southeast Alaskan wilderness. To begin your journey, you'll hike on an improved gravel trail alongside a picturesque subalpine lake. Be sure to have your camera ready for potential photo ops!

Be prepared for a bit more rugged conditions as you ascend higher. The trail's tread is more natural, mixed with gravel and interspersed with large rocks and roots. Many of the old-growth forests surrounding Ketchikan have been allowed to remain undeveloped, allowing for a peaceful experience with nature on this tour.

Learn from your passionate local guide about the flora and fauna and hear about our complicated logging history and what it means for our future. Learn why we need to protect our endangered old-growth forests, which are incredibly important to our local ecosystems. Your guide can also teach you about practicing mindfulness in your day-to-day life, drawing inspiration from the beauty surrounding you.

You'll come to an avalanche chute, which is a large crevice running down the mountain created by huge masses of snow, ice, and rock tumbling downward. This spot provides an excellent view of the top of the mountain.

After stopping to take in the view, you'll enjoy the second half of your hike back down to the parking lot. Get away from the crowds and treat yourself to some quiet tranquility with this tour!

This tour can be made private for small groups of 1-5 people. If you would like a private tour for your small group, please select the appropriate "Private Group" pricing option.

Note: For a longer version of this hike, please check out the Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek Extended Tour.