Alaska Railroad
Coastal Classic Train
Day train from Anchorage to Seward along Turnagain Arm
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Alaska Railroad · Guided hike day trip
Talkeetna Lakes Hike
Guided moderate three-mile lakes and forest hike near Talkeetna
The Talkeetna Lakes Hike is a guided, three-mile round-trip hike in Talkeetna, Alaska, rated moderate by Alaska Railroad and led by a local naturalist guide. The trail passes lakes home to loons and kingfishers, an old-growth forest of songbirds, wildflowers, berries and mushrooms, and offers views of Denali on the horizon, with moose and bears noted in the woods. Transportation from downtown Talkeetna, the guide and a snack are included in the $78 price. This listing describes only the hike itself, with no mention of a specific train connection, so it suits travelers looking for a moderate nature walk to add to a Talkeetna visit.
Price history
Across 5 checks, this price has held at US$78 every time.
Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.
What to know before you look closer
- This listing does not mention rail travel to reach the trailhead; it describes only the guided hike and transportation from downtown Talkeetna.
- The evidence does not give specific departure dates or season for this hike; confirm current scheduling with Alaska Railroad.
Included
- Transportation from downtown Talkeetna
- Guided naturalist hike
- Snack
Questions travellers ask
- How much does it cost?
- From $78 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $78 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
- How difficult is the hike?
- Alaska Railroad rates it a moderate three-mile round-trip hike.
- Is it guided?
- Yes, a local naturalist guide leads the hike.
- What might I see along the trail?
- Loons and kingfishers on the lakes, moose and bears in the woods, views of Denali on the horizon, and an old-growth forest of songbirds, wildflowers, berries and mushrooms.
- What is included?
- Transportation from downtown Talkeetna, the guided hike, and a snack.
- Does this trip include a train ride?
- The evidence for this listing does not mention rail travel; it covers only the hike itself.
