Itinerary
- Day 1
Anchorage to Girdwood
You'll leave Anchorage early and drive along Turnagain Arm toward Girdwood, taking in the coastal scenery as you head to the trailhead. The hike climbs steeply upward, gaining nearly 2,300 feet over 3.5 miles to reach a mountain pass where the Chugach Range spreads out in front of you. Alpine lakes and glaciers come into view, and you'll stop for a picnic lunch to take it all in. After eating, you head back down the trail to set up camp for your first night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at mountain pass overlooking alpine lakes and glaciers)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm
- Hike to mountain pass in Chugach Range (7 miles total, 2300 feet elevation gain, 1800 feet elevation loss)
- Picnic lunch at mountain pass
Landmarks Turnagain Arm Chugach Range Cook Inlet 
- Day 2
Eagle River Valley
After a hot breakfast to start the day, you hike down into Eagle River Valley, moving through willows and berry bushes while keeping an eye out for wildlife. You'll cross a few small creeks as you make your way down, then stop for lunch along the rivershore where you'll get instruction on how to safely cross rivers. The main challenge comes next, tackling the largest ford at around 150 to 200 feet across. From there, you continue down the valley, eventually reaching camp near a waterfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast with coffee or tea), Lunch (Lunch on the shores of Eagle River)
Included Activities
- Hike through Eagle River Valley (8 miles, 1600 feet elevation loss)
- Wildlife viewing and observation
- River crossing instruction on Eagle River shore
- Major river ford crossing (150-200 feet across)
- Hiking to waterfall campsite
Landmarks Eagle River Valley Eagle River 
- Day 3
Eagle River to Anchorage
Your final morning starts with breakfast, then breaking down camp. You'll hike along Eagle River through high willows, and after some time on the trail, stop for a snack at The Perch where the valley views are really something. The trail becomes more maintained as you continue toward Eagle River Nature Center. From there, you catch a scenic shuttle drive back to Anchorage to wrap up your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast), Snack (Snack at The Perch)
Included Activities
- Final hike along Eagle River (8 miles, 200 feet elevation loss)
- Snack stop at The Perch
- Visit to Eagle River Nature Center
- Scenic shuttle drive back to Anchorage
Landmarks Eagle River The Perch Eagle River Nature Center
