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Barbara Falls under her icy armor.
Winter Waterfall Walk
Winter Waterfall Walk
Winter Waterfall Walk
Winter Waterfall Walk

Winter Waterfall Walk

By Go Hike Alaska
9.8 out of 10
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Overview

Barbara Falls is the best waterfall to visit in the Chugach State Park. It's even more fascinating when it's frozen solid; just look at the pictures! With the falls literally minutes away from the trailhead, this is a MUST-DO for any out-of-state visitor or long-term Alaskan resident. It's easy, brief and exciting making it truly a tour for everyone!

• Hike to Chugach State Park's most photogenic waterfall, frozen-solid!
• An easy, brief, and compelling experience designed for all to enjoy.
• Perfect for families with children! ‍‍‍
• Learn about Alaska's boreal forests from skilled naturalists.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, snowshoe hare, porcupine, voles, birds.
• Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Kat’s Epic Trail Bites, and micro-spikes for icy terrain.

Are you ready? Let's go check out the falls together!

Activity location

  • Barbara Falls
    • Ken Logan Circle
    • 99577, Eagle River, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
    • 555 West 5th Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDay packs and trekking poles available upon request. Microspikes provided for icy conditions.
  • What's includedWhat's includedGranola bar
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnow gaiters available upon request.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMust meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnowboots or high-top hiking shoes.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAppropriate clothing for snow.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No experience required, but you should be able to walk at least 2 miles on flat pavement, or 2 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of ~ 2 hours
  • Participation waiver signature required prior to departure.
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will accommodate you with a different snack option.
  • Appropriate winter clothing and footwear is the guests responsibility.

Activity itinerary

Barbara Falls
  • 2h
We start the tour by following the gorgeous South Fork Eagle River, pausing to observe the ice-dam formations created by frigid-cold and fast-moving water. Ice crystals appear to grow from the surface of the water, slowing and raising the water level in terrific ways. Just minutes later, we arrive at the base of the magical 25-foot waterfall where you see shimmering icicles, fascinating ice bridges and falling water frozen-in-time. After stocking up a store of photos to show your friends and family, we embark on a short nature walk. You will see the stunning vegetation living within our diverse boreal forests. Towering species such as white spruces, paper birches, and aspens drape the frozen ground below. We will explain the intriguing biological mysteries happening within the lichen, mosses, and trees that surround us. We could also see local wildlife, such as: moose, hare, rodents, and birds. Transportation included in total time of tour: (1 hour transportation & 4 hours hiking)

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBarbara Falls
    • Ken Logan Circle
    • 99577, Eagle River, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWilliam A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
    • 555 West 5th Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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