Takshanuk Mountain Trail by 4x4
Takshanuk Mountain Trail by 4x4 Tour Brochure (1.9MB) 
Bring the entire family along and get ready for an Alaskan wilderness adventure on the Takshanuk Mountain Trail!
Board a fast ferry and travel approximately 45 minutes, along the Lynn Fjord, to the town of Haines. During your journey, enjoy commentary from your guide whom will point out numerous sights such as wildlife, waterfalls and mountain peaks.
After arriving in Haines, you are driven to the Takshanuk trailhead. The Takshanuk mountain range is located in the heart of the Tongass National Forest, a temperate rain forest, and literally means "land of falling waters." Beautiful waterfalls and crystal clear creeks are just part of the natural scenery you will drive through on your way to the panoramic views at the 1,500ft. elevation sub-alpine meadow. Receive a safety briefing and an orientation before climbing aboard your fully automatic Kawasaki Mule.
Take the wheel of your very own Kawasaki Mule and join our friendly and knowledgeable guides as you journey through spectacular views of mountains and forests, including a panoramic view of the Lynn Canal and Chilkoot Lake.
Journey along a well-groomed trail to your first stop at the exclusive mountaintop lodge where you will enjoy a warm fire, fresh out of the oven cookies, lemonade, coffee, hot tea and hot chocolate. As you venture on, bring your camera along to take advantage of the magnificent photo opportunities on your journey through the lush forests of this pristine Alaskan wilderness. Some of these opportunities include crystal clear mountain streams, a cascading waterfall and a scenic alpine lake as you make your way to the 1500ft. elevation sub-alpine meadow. Here you will experience the panoramic view of the Lynn Canal, Chilkoot Lake and the many snow-capped mountains which make Alaska one of the most desired destinations in the world!
On the way down you will stop once again at the exclusive mountaintop lodge to enjoy a warm fire, stunning views and a wonderfully prepared Halibut and BBQ chicken meal! (Vegetarian meals are available with a 24 hr. notice). Once you have eaten and chatted by the fire, make your way back to the trailhead to say your good-bye's! Next, climb aboard the Takshanuk Trail buses and enjoy a short tour of Historic Haines and Fort William H. Seward before returning to the dock and your scenic cruise back to Skagway.
What You Should Know About
The Takshanuk Mountain Trail by 4x4
- Awarded Tour of the Year for 2008 by Princess Cruises.
- Guests wishing to drive must be at least 21 years old and bring a valid driver’s license.
- Each mule accommodates four guests but can be extended to five to keep groups together.
- The Kawasaki Mules are easily accessible and have storage for oxygen tanks and collapsible wheelchairs.
- The Takshanuk Mountain Trail has been under construction for nearly six years now! So far, you can drive about six miles of trail (RT) all the way to 1500ft. There are many look outs and photo opportunities!
- The motorized, guided tour allows you to get in touch with the serenity of nature and be captivated with some of the most pristine views Alaska has to offer!
- The Kawasaki MULE™ 3010 utility vehicle is similar in concept to a four-wheel-drive pickup truck, but its deliberately rugged design and smaller size enable it to maneuver into places that are normally inaccessible to full-sized vehicles.
- While at the exclusive lodge on Takshanuk Mountain, enjoy a delicous meal of Beer-battered Halibut, BBQ Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Homemade Slaw, Homemade Tarter Sauce, Fruit Salad and Fresh Baked Cookies!
- Vegetarian meal (veggie wrap) available with 24 hour advanced notice via your cruise ship's tour office.
- Guests must be able to take steps on and off the modes of transportation.
- Ponchos provided for guests and snap on tarps available for 'mules' on rainy days.
- This tour includes a scenic catamaran cruise to Haines, which is 45 minutes each way.
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