Small-Group Rainforest Hike - Connell Lake, Ketchikan
Overview
Connell Lake Trail offers a peaceful journey with beautiful lake and mountain views, all while exploring one of the most beautiful forests in Southeast Alaska.
• Small-group rainforest hike limited to 6 guests.
• Explore Tongass National Forest with a life long Ketchikan local.
• Enjoy scenic views of Connell Lake and Surrounding mountains at your own pace.
•Escape the cruise crowds and experience 2-3 miles of pure hiking.
What's Included
- Snacks Healthy and delicious trekking foods that will be packed in/out by each hiker in their cinch bag. Each will include a fresh fruit, trail mix, energy/protein bar, and pretzels.
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- If needed the use of a poncho during the hike if you do not have rain gear of your own.
- A cinch bag for carrying belongings during the hike
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
521 Water Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step away from the cruise ship crowd and explore Alaska's Tongass National Forest on a small-group hike at Connell Lake. This scenic trail winds through towering old-growth trees, moss covered forest floors, and an ecosystem that defines Southeast Alaska's temperate rainforest.
With a maximum of just 6 guests, this small group hike offers a more personal pace and experience than larger excursions, making it the perfect way to experience Alaska's rainforest up close.
As the trail follows Connell Lake, you are surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Your guide is a lifelong Ketchikan local who grew up exploring these forests, and will share insight into the plants, wildlife, ecosystems and history that make Ketchikan's Tongass National Forest one of the most remarkable forests in the world.
While this trail is easy-to-moderate, it is unpaved. This is not recommended for those who have health issues or injuries that require help or frequent stopping. This trail does have hills and loose gravel.
We will have you back to your ship refreshed and in plenty of time before your departure.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for those who need assistance with walking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Rainforest Hike – Connell Lake, Ketchikan?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
- Snacks. Healthy and delicious trekking foods that will be packed in/out by each hiker in their cinch bag. Each will include a fresh fruit, trail mix, energy/protein bar, and pretzels.
- Bottled water.
- Entrance fee.
- If needed the use of a poncho during the hike if you do not have rain gear of your own.
- A cinch bag for carrying belongings during the hike.
- gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small-Group Rainforest Hike - Connell Lake, Ketchikan is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for those who need assistance with walking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Rainforest Hike – Connell Lake, Ketchikan will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksHealthy and delicious trekking foods that will be packed in/out by each hiker in their cinch bag. Each will include a fresh fruit, trail mix, energy/protein bar, and pretzels.
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- If needed the use of a poncho during the hike if you do not have rain gear of your own.
- A cinch bag for carrying belongings during the hike
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for those who need assistance with walking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
