Denali Alaska Range 5hr Mountain Hike w/Views & Naturalist Guide
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Denali National Park, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Trekking poles
- Rain Jackets
- Snacks
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Denali National Park and Preserve (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot hike uphill for 3 hours or more.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Phil_W
Adrian did a fantastic job. The hike was pretty strenuous but he stopped like every 10 to 15 minutes and talked for a while about the nature and the plant life. I especially liked when he stopped at berry patches and we got to pick berries and eat them! That made the hike very doable even for older (fit) adults, but at the same time made it a lot of fun. The views at the top of the mountain were stellar. It was probably the best hike of my life. Thank you Adrian for being super engaging, informative and fun!
Reviews
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Kam_A, Jul 2026
This mountain hike through the wilderness in the Alaska Range was simply outstanding! It's certainly not for the faint-of-heart, especially near the top. But, with a great guide like we we had with Beth, who not only educated us on all the beautiful nature surrounding us, she expertly instilled confidence in everyone in my family such that we all ended this highly-rewarding excursion with a great sense of accomplishment! Ask for Beth if you can... she's the BEST! We couldn't have had a better experience.
Allison_H, Jul 2026
This hike is strenuous due to the steady incline from the trailhead to the top of the mountain. Several areas require walking on large rocks so hiking boots are a must. Also, make sure to wear layers and have a hood to stay warm when the wind hits at the higher elevations Otherwise, Don, the guide, was super helpful, very knowledgeable about plants and animals along the way and took frequent breaks for everyone to catch their breath. The views from the top are amazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
So happy to hear you had a great time on trail with Don and we're able to take in the views! Thank you for the review :)
Barry_K, Jul 2026
Moderately hard hike with steep,gravel incline to reach top. Derek was an excellent, knowledgeable and very personable guide, considerate of us as recreational hikers. We went off trail in parts and he was open to us hiking on trails he had never hiked before. He made the hike into an adventure that was both enjoyable and challenging.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Yay! So happy to hear you had such a great experience with Derek, he rocks! Thank you for the review :)
Joseph_A, Jun 2026
Great experience our guild took there time to explain history and plants around us. The views were amazing. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Glad to hear you enjoyed your time on the trail with us! Thank you for the recommendation!!
Kyle_G, Jun 2026
Not for the faint of heart, but a very rewarding experience. I think this hike is not a normal hike, we had the trail to ourselves, and it was a challenging climb. Adrian made sure the pace was acceptable to all, but as we climbed to the top - the views were amazing. Very fun hike, glad we took the challenge to get there, and has an excellent guide that knew the area very well. Highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Glad to hear the hike was rewarding and yielded great views for you!! Also glad to hear Adrian was excellent and made your experience even better! Thank you for the recommendation :)
Jennifer_B, Jun 2026
Beautiful hike! We saw some amazing views. We loved having a guide since we were unfamiliar with hiking in Alaska. Don set the pace according to our abilities and made sure we took the safest routes on the steepest areas. We learned about the plants and peaks in the area. We even made it above the tree line where we took a break and enjoyed the views. We really enjoyed our morning hike.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Very pleased to hear you had a good time on trail with Don!! Yay for great views and learning all about the local ecosystem :)
Daniel_W, Jun 2026
Super nice hike! Don was well versed in local fauna and general Denali info. The weather was fantastic, but Don was prepared with water, snacks, hiking poles, and rain jackets just in case. Lovely area, nice pace and just the right amount of time to see the sights.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks (again) for the review Daniel! We are so excited to see you enjoyed your time on trail with Don enough to leave two reviews! You rock!
Charles_C, Jun 2026
What a wonderful hike we had with Derek as our guide. Derek was not only very knowledgeable, but also so very personable.
We loved the hike and the views. The whole experience was a highlight of our Alaskan vacation.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the review Charles! So happy to hear you had such a great time with Derek, he really is stellar! Being the highlight of your Alaskan vacation is one of the best compliments we can get, thank you :)
John_C, May 2026
We had a great hike. Flexible to our needs, and extremely knowledgeable. If you want to learn a lot about what you’re seeing, ask for Jade.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
I'm happy to hear Jade was able to tailor the hike to your needs! Thank you for leaving a review!
Tommy_W, May 2026
Adrian is a fantastic guide, skilled hiker, and is extremely knowledgeable of the area’s vegetation and wildlife! He was a great judge of when the group needed a rest break and always had something interesting to share at each rest stop. The hike was challenging and breath-taking. Awesome experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
I'm so glad you had an awesome time with Adrian! I hope the rest of your trip rocks just as much!
Nancy_N, Sep 2025
Booked a 5 hour hike into the mountains outside Denali. Adrian was our guide and as it worked out, my wife and I were the only 2 on the hike. Adrian was a wonderful guide, giving us a lot of info on the animals, plants, berries and fungi we saw throughout the hike. He also allowed us to decide on where we went and how far.
Sampled many of the wild berries we found along the way and saw ptarmigan and ground squirrels. Didn't see any large animals but did find some fresh moose tracks and bear scat. The scenery was fantastic and Adrian took us to some great viewpoints.
If you have a reasonable fitness level I would highly recommend this hike and even more highly recommend Adrian as a guide. He made it so much better.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
I'm so glad you had fun on the Into the Mountains Hike with us! It sounds like it was exactly the adventure we hope for every day — exploration, learning, tasting, and getting introduced to the locals (the ptarmigan and ground squirrels)!
Michelle_M, Sep 2025
We had an awesome time hiking. Our guide, Derick was very knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we were safe and had fun! We are really glad we did this guided hike.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
I'm so glad you did this hike too! It warms my heart to hear that you had such a great time out there. Thank you so much for leaving this review!
Sally_S, Aug 2025
Amazing Hike with Jordan. We even saw a black bear! The hike moderate but so enjoyable!
Beautiful views
Response from Host, Aug 2025
What! You saw a black bear?! That's amazing! We don't see bears on our hikes very often, so it's always special when we do! Thanks for the nice review, and I hope we get to see you up here again sometime!
JUDY_P, Aug 2025
Great morning hike with Jordan and 5 others besides us, fun group and Jordan was very informative on all aspects of the mountain, very knowledgeable re: safe vs unsafe plants to eat, very much worth the time and $$$!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
I'm so glad you had a great time out there and learned all about the plants that are safe — and unsafe — to eat (those are both important! ;) ). Thanks for the nice review!
Phil_W, Aug 2025
Adrian did a fantastic job. The hike was pretty strenuous but he stopped like every 10 to 15 minutes and talked for a while about the nature and the plant life. I especially liked when he stopped at berry patches and we got to pick berries and eat them! That made the hike very doable even for older (fit) adults, but at the same time made it a lot of fun. The views at the top of the mountain were stellar. It was probably the best hike of my life. Thank you Adrian for being super engaging, informative and fun!
Humberto_G, Aug 2025
Very knowledgeable guide,awesome views,Very knowledgeable guide,awesome views,Very knowledgeable guide,awesome views
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Interesting thoughts! Thank you for your review, haha!
Kumud_S, Jul 2025
Abby was our tour guide. Very impressed with her immense knowledge and ability. She was amazing and very personable. She made the activity so much fun. We highly recommend this activity.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your review and recommendation! I hope you learned a lot!
Rheena_E, Jul 2025
Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and did everything that they could to make sure we got the most out of our trip. They take good photos too! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your review! We try our best to provide a unique trip for everyone that suits their skills. We also take great pride in our photo skills no one here is a professional but we try our hardest!
Kaila_F, Jul 2025
This is a great way to see great views of the park while learning about the plants, animals and people of Alaska. Our guide Jordan was amazing and had us taste many of the plants that Alaskans use for food. Although we went up about 1,100 feet it felt easy and each view was more beautiful than the last one.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Jordan is a super great hiker and story teller. He makes the steep hike feel like just another walk. I am glad you enjoyed the views and got to see our Amazing national park.
Lauren_T, Jun 2025
We hiked Sugarloaf with Jade as our guide and with Abby as the guide-in-training. Jade catered the hike to our exact needs and skill level, and taught us so much about the wildlife and terrain. We felt completely safe and comfortable and had a fantastic time. Thank you both so much!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
I'm glad you felt safe with our guides. That is our top priority along with having fun!
Thomas_C, Jun 2025
Great hike with Don who made sure the group hiked at its comfortable pace with stops to take in the beautiful views as we climbed in elevation. Even with some moderately low clouds the vistas were impressive. We were picked up and dropped off very timely, with good communication the day prior confirming everything. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We try to keep our communication top notch. Im glad you guys had fun. Don is the best at making everything feel smooth and keeping the energy fun!
Shon_R, Jun 2025
This is a fun hike with definite elevation involved. Be sure to take rain gear and use the trekking poles offered by the company. You will be thankful.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for leaving a review. I agree the poles are handy they give you 4x4 in the rough terrain.
Judy_H, Jun 2025
Jordan was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about plants and animals in the area. He also shared interesting stories about his own travels.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for joining us and leaving a review!
FabinRen_G, Oct 2024
We had a good experience, the tour guide provided guidance and walking sticks, he explained about the landscape and the fauna and flora of the place. The trail was a good one, and at the top a beatifull view. Jason was a great tour guide.
Sharon_H, Sep 2024
We went on a five hour guided hike. We were really blown away by the level of professionalism and educational knowledge that Jordan, our guide, was able to provide. He knew so much about the local environment, the culture, plants, trees, shrubs and even fungus. He was also able to tell us much of the history of Denali park. We were able to hike from just above the river all the way above the tree line and see great views of the surrounding area. We were also very impressed by the level of education the guides receive in the way of safety and field medicine. You never want to use those skills, but it is invaluable that your guides have them. We would definitely recommend Northern Epic to anyone wanting an “off the beaten path” small group individualized hike.
Sara_M, Sep 2024
My husband and I had an absolutely amazing hiking tour in Denali National Park! The day of our tour, it ended up being just the two of us, but the tour wasn't canceled, and we were so grateful for that. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, sharing fascinating details about the park's history, wildlife, and landscape. The fall colors were in full bloom, painting the mountains with vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold – it was breathtaking! It felt like we had the entire park to ourselves, and the beauty of the scenery made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2025
So glad you had a great time out there Sara! Thanks for coming on the tour, and thank you so much for leaving a review!
MARCO_M, Sep 2024
It was a great hike, views are amazing. They will provide you trekking poles, our guide Jordan was really nice and helpfull.
Response from Host, May 2025
We do indeed provide trekking poles and rain jackets! We're thrilled to give each of our guests the best experience possible, and I'm glad we were able to do that for you!
Kelly_G, Sep 2024
Derrick was an awesome guide. He was really knowledgeable and told us a lot of interesting information. You can tell he really enjoys his job and loves nature!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for the review, Kelly! I'm so glad that you had a great hike with Derek, he's an awesome guide. It sounds like you learned a lot!
Peter_W, Sep 2024
We joined as a family of 4 and we all had such a great time. Derek was such a good guide. He made sure we all moved as a group safely. Part of the hike at the top was a bit challenging but the view was so rewarding. Derek was full of information about the plants, wildlife, and landscape. We had a very memorable time.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
I'm so glad to hear that you all had a great time on your hike! We love it when families can get out on adventures together and create memories on our hiking tours. I hope the rest of your Alaska trip was just as much fun for the whole family. Thank you for the review, Peter!
Kurt_K, Aug 2024
Trinidad was an excellent host and trail guide. He was very accommodating when our cruise itinerary changed and we had to change our pick up location. He then took us on a very enjoyable and informative hike. He did an excellent job of pacing it to match our abilities. We learned a lot about edible plants and sampled plenty of them. He is very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. I highly recommend his tours.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Trinidad's expertise and adaptability made your hike fun and informative. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another epic adventure in the future!
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