Northern
Alaska
offers
some of
the best
hiking
found
anywhere.
The
dramatic
scenery
and
sense of
freedom
combine
to
provide
enormous
scope
for
planning
your own
hiking
expeditions.
With
almost
unlimited
potential,
the
region
offers a
range of
backpacking
opportunities.
From the
spectacular
Arrigetch
Peaks,
alpine
hikes
from
Folly
Lake to
the
headwaters
of the
major
rivers;
this is
exciting
and
challenging
country.
Good
logistical
support
is
critical,
and the
most
practical
access
to the
region
is by
bush
plane
from
Bettles.
The
places
and
prices
listed
in this
section
are a
guideline
as to
what is
available.
Prices
from
Bettles
are
approximate
and
depend
on the
number
in your
group,
gross
weight
and
destinations.
Also
type and
number
of
aircraft
required
will be
reflected
in the
final
pricing.
From
Fairbanks
we
arrange
a
scheduled
or
charter
flight
to the
staging
point of
Bettles,
and from
here you
fly by
bush
plane to
your
hiking
destination.
For the
return,
we
arrange
the pick
up point
and
date.
Our team
of
logistical
experts
can
provide
accurate
prices
and
further
information
if you
e-mail
us with
full
details
of your
proposed
expedition.
The
price
can vary
depending
on the
number
of
persons
in the
party.
Alatna
Headwaters;
An
excellent
drop
off
point
for
backpackers.
Traveling
along
a
major
caribou
migration
route
there
are
excellent
opportunities
for
wildlife
viewing.
Backpacking
trips
into
the
headwaters
of
the
Noatak,
Killik
and
Nigu
river
drainage
systems
are
possible.
Arrigetch
Hike;
Circle
Lake
is
the
drop
off
point
for
hiking
into
the
legendary
Arrigetch
Peaks.
A
hikers
dream.
Chimney
Lake;
Named by
Robert
Marshall,
this
area
near the
North
Fork of
the
Koyukuk
River
offers
beautiful
scenery
and
excellent
trekking.
Reaching
the
actual
Gates of
the
Arctic
is
possible.
Tulilik
Lake;
Located
near
the
confluence
of
the
Killik
River
and
Easter
Creek..
Offers
good
wildlife
viewing
potential
and
alpine
hiking.
Pingo
Lake;
Situated
near
the
headwaters
of
the
Noatak
River,
the
region
provides
superb
trekking
and
wildlife
viewing.
Rates on request
Wildlife and
Nature Tours - Independent Hiking Trips Gates Of The
Arctic
