Sawtooth Mountain Nature Hike

Learn More About the Short Hike to Sawtooth Mountain

What’s Included

• Lumbar packs, trekking poles, rain gear, and hats and gloves are provided.
• Guides carry extra warm clothing, sunblock, and bug repellent.
• Water, candy bars, nuts during the hike.
• Assortment of beverages served after hike on return trip to town.

You will access the trailhead via a brief six-mile train ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, disembarking at the roadless, wilderness whistle stop known as Denver. Before leaving the trailhead, a short safety briefing and gear-up will prepare you for your forest adventure.

Leaving the trailhead, your experienced, knowledgeable and professional guides will lead you through the glacially carved valley full of dense, temperate, rainforest filled with old-growth Western Hemlock and Sitka Spruce trees.

The trail traces the raging East Fork of the Skagway River, meeting it intermittently and providing excellent photo opportunities. Be alert for wildlife, and keep your camera close, as the remote valley is home to bears, moose, mountain goats, and other wildlife.

From the depths of the river valley, gaze at the magnificent craggy peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains, rising promptly to 7,000 feet above sea level, making this valley deeper than the Grand Canyon. Your thoroughly narrated hike will introduce you to the flora, fauna, and history that makes the region unique.

Hiking through the pristine old growth of the Tongass National Forest will leave you in awe of the 1,000-year-old trees, and photo stops by the river will be a highlight of this perfect mix of exercise and natural beauty.

With a ratio of six guests per guide, you will receive extraordinary customer service. Access to the roadless trailhead via a short ride on the historic White Pass Scenic Railway enhances the experience.