Price per Person
$129Duration
5+ hoursGroup Size
13Dates
JUNE 18 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2023Time(s)
1:15PM - 6:30PMHatcher Pass Hike & History Tour from Anchorage
- Description
- Details
- Cancellation Policy
- Travel Insurance
This afternoon excursion from Anchorage includes a local guide, our signature tour at Independence Mine State Historical Park, a gold panning demonstration, time at the creek with a pan (rental included), and an interpretive hike along the Mill Loop Trail.
To begin this unique Alaska adventure, we’ll drive north from Anchorage along the Knik Arm, passing through the town of Palmer, an agricultural community known for growing record-breaking produce that grows under our famous Midnight Sun. As we ascend into the Talkeetna Mountains, we’ll enter the breathtaking alpine area known as Hatcher Pass, where we’ll take an interpretive walk through the now-abandoned Independence Mine. Following this 45-minute tour, enjoy a panning demonstration and free time to pan on your own before continuing to a guided hike around the greater mine site along the Mill Loop Trail.
This loop trail is an easy .9-mile hike with 177 feet of elevation gain (since we’re already at 3,500 feet in the Talkeetna Mountains, the views are incredible!). This short trail above Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass is family-friendly and introduces flora and fauna of alpine ecosystems. Common wildlife sightings include arctic ground squirrels and marmots — If you don’t see them, you will likely hear them whistle!
This tour includes complimentary snacks and water. We will return to Anchorage between 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
For more information on this tour, please get in touch with us or give us a call at 866-681-0209
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED
- Local Alaskan Guide(s)
- Narration provided by a CDL Certified Alaskan Guide (English speaking)
- Small Group
- A more personal experience of up to 13 guests in our clean and comfortable sprinter vans
- All Inclusive
- Admission for Independence Mine State Historic Park Tour
- Guided interpretive walk along the Mill Loop Trail
- Time to visit the Gift Shop
- Gold Panning Demo & time at the creek
- Photo Stops
- Stretch your legs for up-close views or look through our panoramic windows
- Snacks & Water
- An assortment of complimentary snacks and water are available throughout the tour, including Bunkhouse #2 Popcorn!
- Hotel Pick Up (3 Hotels Per Tour)
- Pick up available from major hotels located in Anchorage
- *Please note that we do limit pick-ups to 3 hotels per tour. BOOK NOW TO CONFIRM YOUR PICK UP
- Office Pick Up
- Conveniently located in downtown Anchorage
- *Please select “Meet at Salmon Berry Tours Office” at the time of booking to confirm
- Drop Off
- Drop-off is available from major hotels located in Anchorage
NOT INCLUDED
- Guide Gratuity
- Basic guide gratuity for this tour starts at $10.00 per guest
Day Tour Cancellation Policy
For direct booking cancellations received outside 7 days before the first day of your tour, a 10% fee will be withheld. For cancellations within 7 days, no refund applies.
Salmon Berry Travel & Tours recommends travel insurance provided by TravelSafe Insurance. Our recommendation is based on positive guest feedback. In particular, the experience of one Salmon Berry guest is instructive:
- Our guest had booked the vacation of a lifetime and the ultimate Alaska package. She had to cancel the trip a week before it began due to unfortunate circumstances.
- She later told us that within ten minutes of phone time, her claim was processed in full. She was very pleased with TravelSafe Insurance’s immediate and empathetic response. Getting a refund for her trip was the last thing she wanted to think about, and TravelSafe Insurance immediately took care of her needs and concerns.