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Mountain Bike Tour: 8
Day Alaskan Multisport Adventure |
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With up to 24 hours of daylight, opportunities are almost unlimited. Our eight-day adventure offers over 90 miles of riding and 25 miles of hiking a fantastic way to explore the Alaska wilderness. This tour is designed for the athletic beginner to advanced mountain biker/hiker. Day 1 -
Eklutna Lake This fun, scenic trail is a great introduction to Alaskan singletrack. Ride along the shore of this glacial fed lake, up to Serenity Falls where we will eat a healthy, hearty lunch at a mountaineering cabin. Be sure to bring your camera, as you will have plenty of opportunity while viewing the glacier to see moose, sheep and other wildlife. Day 2 - Hiking with Xtremely Alaska You'll spend your second day in "Anchorage's back yard" hiking in the Chugach Mountains just above the city. This day hike is all about a challenge and ELEVATION! This hike is on a foot trail that has been established over time by hikers and animals. Hike provides a fast elevation gain in a short distance with views worth the effort! Beyond 360 degree panoramic views on a clear day, your view is only hindered by your own eye sight! Opportunities to see everything! Day 3 - White Water Rafting, Sixmile Creek Day 3 White Water Rafting Sixmile Creek Day 4 -
Crescent Lake We will cycle steadily up a winding trail and through a valley to Crescent Lake, eventually looping back down on the same trail. The path will lead us through birch and aspen woods along a sparkling creek. Ascending a ridge, we will cross over the creek at mile 3.5, just beyond a major avalanche chute. At this point, the trail lies in the shadow of Right Mountain with views across the valley to Wrong Mountain-both peaks standing over 5,000 feet. The crescent-shaped lake will unexpectedly appear as we cycle back across the creek, where we will lunch along the shores of the lake. Bring your fishing gear: Crescent Lake is brimming with world-class grayling. As we wind our way back, we will cruise through the valley. Descending the ridge, the outstanding trail conditions make for an exhilarating ride back to the trailhead. We will shuttle to base-camp for dinner, showers, and relaxation. Day 5 -
Russian Lakes The Upper Russian River trail-a section of the original Resurrection
trail-is a great day: 23 miles of single-track. The trail skirts the
Harding Ice Field before dropping into the Russian River Valley. We
will traverse a sub-alpine forest and fields of wildflowers, stopping
for a leisurely lunch at mile twelve along the banks of the picturesque
Upper Russian Lake. Day 6 - Excursion of your choice The first two popular tours offer the maximum opportunity for seeing whales, sea lions, otters, and colorful seabirds playing and feeding. In addition you can experience the splendor of a massive tidewater glacier calving to the sea and the stunning beauty of the glacially carved cliffs. After your day tour we will have the afternoon to explore this charming town. Your guides will point out attractions including the Alaska Sea Life Center and Mount Marathon, location of Seward's famous Fourth of July mountain race. Dinner this evening will be on your own. Your guides will assist and point out the more popular eateries in Seward. Day 7 Lost Lake –
Primrose Hike The Lost Lake Trail is a beauty, with great views of the Kenai Mountains and Resurrection Bay, wildflower meadows, subalpine groves of mountain hemlock, and salmonberries and blueberries for the picking. Lost Lake is an alpine lake two miles long, set at the edge of a huge expanse of alpine country. Day 8 -
Johnson Pass Ask any mountain biker in Alaska: this demanding single-track ride
is a favorite. The memorable trail passes through parts of the original
Iditarod Trail, built during Alaska's historic gold rush era. A quick descent takes us to the alpine beauty of pristine Bench Lake. Brace yourself for a roller-coaster ride as we sprint through mountain meadows and lush forests crossing over several creeks. At mile 19 we will take a break to admire the splendor of a beautiful waterfall cascading over tall cliffs. From there we will finish the day on a level course. The shuttle van will be waiting at the trailhead to take us back along the scenic Seward highway to Anchorage.
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