Backcountry ATV Excursion - Afternoon

Anchorage, Alaska

Location

May 24 – Sep 16

Dates

3 Hours

Duration

6/10

Physicality

Age

Backcountry All Access Turnagain Arm ATV Excursion with 2:00 PM trailhead departure.
The perfect way to highlight an Alaskan Cruise or vacation.

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There are no road signs marking the entrance to this part of the Chugach State Park. Most locals don’t even know about this wild scenic area. Adventure seekers do not need to travel many miles out of town searching for a true Alaskan backcountry riding experience. This awesome trail winds through the northern reaches of the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest about ½ way between Anchorage and Girdwood. The Girdwood 3-hour tour includes a hike downhill to a spectacular waterfall where salmon come to spawn from mid-June through September. During this time there is a very good chance of seeing bears from the overlook fishing in the river below, and foraging in the high alpine meadows above.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Konikson Road, Anchorage Alaska

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive by 2:00 PM.

RETURN TIME

Approximately 5:00 PM.

CLOTHING/GEAR

Wear comfortable warm synthetic clothes dressing in layers (long sleeved shirt, long pants, fleece jacket, rain jacket, rain pants, gloves, wool/fleece hat, sunglasses) hiking boots or sneakers. Bring a small backpack, camera and binoculars. Bottled water is included with your trip however; please feel free to bring your own filled water bottle (less plastic waste).

INCLUDED

ATV/Quad driver training	Professional Guides
Backcountry ATV experience	Rain Gear
Granola Bar/Snack	Bottled Water
Helmet/Safety Gear	Bear Protection

NOT INCLUDED

Full Meal

Gratuities for your guide!

Alaska ATV Adventures focuses on small groups, providing excellent wildlife viewing and unrivaled scenery accompanying a ride specifically tailored to the group.

Great ride! Tons of fun puddles and beautiful scenery! We even saw some wildlife. They did a great job!

Gretchen Weinzirl

2:00 PM: Check-in

Please arrive by 2 PM for check-in and orientation.

Check-in and Introductions
Outfitting
Safety Orientation

2:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Tour Departure

We will leave the trailhead and enter Alaska’s backcountry. Along the journey your guide will be on the lookout for bear viewing opportunities so you can take some amazing photos. We will ride to an overlook area where you can hike to a stunning waterfall. During spawning season you will see an incredible amount of salmon making their return trip “home”. Then we will continue down wooded trails before taking you through a large water hole to get you wet and muddy before we return you to the trailhead!

Post Tour

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Transportation

Complimentary transfers may be an option. Alaska ATV Adventures operates transfers on an as-needed basis from both Anchorage and Girdwood. Advanced reservations are required.

Drop-Off/Pick-up Address:

(For Uber and other transportation companies requiring a physical address for pick-up/drop-off):

Essential One

29383 Seward Hwy
Anchorage, AK 99540

How to get to Chugach Base Camp

Trailhead Check-in is on Konikson Road, Anchorage Alaska. We have come a long way with our technology but for this location, GPS systems do not always work AND the trailhead does not have an address, the park service is working on it but we’re just not there yet. For the most accurate results using maps use the Essential One station in Bird Creek, from there you are only a few minutes away. We will send you detailed driving directions with your confirmed reservation.

Transportation

Complimentary transfers may be an option. Alaska ATV Adventures operates transfers on an as-needed basis from both Anchorage and Girdwood. Advanced reservations are required.

UBER/LYFT – We work with a local UBER & LYFT driver. Call them ahead to arrange the pick-up time and location for both your hotel and the trailhead, once they arrive on your curb/trailhead, book the UBER/LYFT.

Rental Cars – We have been recommending Vito’s Car Sales and Rental off Gambell Street in Anchorage. In 2019 they were renting sedans for $70 a day.

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Experience Level

This is a moderate activity.
A waterfall hike is included if conditions allow.
No experience is necessary.

Additional Information

Ages: 8 to 101 – younger children may participate, please call for machine availability.
This trip is appropriate for families, groups and solo travelers.
Trips operate in all weather conditions.
Trip mininum: 2 machines
Trip Maximum: 6 machines (unless booked as a group tour) with a maximum Guide Ratio 6:1
Custom departure times and private trips may be available.
All guests are required to fill out our activity waiver on-site.
Trips operate in all weather conditions.
Advanced reservations are required, we do not have consistent cell or data on-site and we meet at the trailhead, it is not an office.
Cancellations or changes to reservations can be made up to 14 days prior to departure day