TeachAloha Posted March 31, 2022 #1 Share Posted March 31, 2022 We had a Icy Point wildlife hike booked through the cruise that was just cancelled and no other wildlife hike available. Is it possible to set out on our own (by foot) from the terminal and see some sights? What is offered through the cruise line is very limited (whale watching and zipline). It has been hard to find info as all tours say "book through your cruiseline" 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted March 31, 2022 #2 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Google Maps Google Map for reference - zoom in-out for more less detail Pier is in upper left corner - The hike into Hoonah is about a mile and half The snakey line at the right is the Zip Line Road - You could easily walk into Hoonah - Average walk speed of an individual (YMMV) is 3 mph - Judge the port/shore time available to see how far you want to venture - For more ideas Hoonah LINK: hoonah alaska - Search (bing.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ferry_Watcher Posted March 31, 2022 #3 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I think my pal @cruise kittyoften times hikes when she is visiting Alaskan ports. Maybe she has a suggestion for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1962 Posted March 31, 2022 #4 Share Posted March 31, 2022 There are trails near the port. The best option there is whale watching. We used Glacier Winds charters and have them booked again in May. Small 6 & 13 passenger boats with bathrooms onboard, snacks, local family owned company. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted March 31, 2022 #5 Share Posted March 31, 2022 While there is a nature walk trail in the ISP compound I wouldn't describe it as a wildlife hike. And the forest is very dense so it isn't a good idea just to walk through the woods. But the paved path along the shoreline (and along the roadway) into Hoonah has lovely views. We've seen whales and eagles along this pathway. But ISP is a prime whale watching area. Would you consider a whale watching tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted March 31, 2022 #6 Share Posted March 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, JT1962 said: There are trails near the port. The best option there is whale watching. We used Glacier Winds charters and have them booked again in May. Small 6 & 13 passenger boats with bathrooms onboard, snacks, local family owned company. Glacier Wind is the best --- love them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted April 1, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2022 You might reach out to Hoonah Travel Adventures. They are a locally owned and operated company. Very reliable and knowledgeable about the local area. https://hoonahtraveladventures.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeachAloha Posted April 2, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Thank you all! With the gondola up & running it looks like we can DIY a decent day! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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