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Takshanuk Mountain Trail & BBQ Lunch

  • Takshanuk Mountain Trail & BBQ Lunch
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Drive a 4x4 through forest paths and alpine overlooks on the Takshanuk Mountain Trail — with lodge views, cookies, and a BBQ lunch at the summit.
You'll climb into a 4x4 Kawasaki Mule and drive through the Tongass National Forest to the top of Takshanuk Mountain. Stop at alpine meadows, waterfalls, and a private lodge with panoramic views of Lynn Canal and Chilkoot Lake. Once you've soaked up some stunning vistas, you'll refuel with cookies and cocoa before continuing to a BBQ lunch with fresh halibut and grilled chicken (with veg options available on advance request!).

Energy Level

Duration

3.5 hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Drive the six-mile Takshanuk Trail — a ridge trail cut through Alaska’s largest forest, the 16.7-million-acre Tongass National Forest

  • Relax at a private mountaintop lodge with views of Lynn Canal, the deepest fjord in North America (and a marine highway for whales)

  • Enjoy a BBQ lunch of locally caught halibut and fire-grilled chicken (vegetarian options available)

Need to know

  • Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing

  • Weather can vary throughout the day; layers and a rain jacket are recommended

  • Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of the experience

  • Minimum age to drive is 21 years old. Sailors must bring a valid driver's license

  • Each vehicle fits up to 4 Sailors — this is a great opportunity to make new BFFs if you're paired with Sailors from different cabins

  • Offroad portion may be bumpy. Sailors with back/neck conditions should use caution

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