Experience a dynamic day hiking along Castner Creek with Caveman Arctic Adventures. This guided trek offers sweeping alpine views, wildflower meadows, and close-up perspectives of the striking Castner Glacier.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Hang tight — photos are loading
This usually takes just a second.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic endurance for a 2.5-mile round-trip hike with some elevation and uneven surfaces.
Wildlife
History
This part of the Alaska Range was heavily shaped during the last Ice Age, with Castner Glacier serving as a lasting remnant of immense glacial forces.
Conservation
Caveman Arctic Adventures practices low-impact guiding, emphasizing Leave No Trace principles to preserve this delicate alpine environment.
Caveman Arctic Adventures
Experience a dynamic day hiking along Castner Creek with Caveman Arctic Adventures. This guided trek offers sweeping alpine views, wildflower meadows, and close-up perspectives of the striking Castner Glacier.
Caveman Arctic Adventures is a Delta Junction, Alaska–based guiding company specializing in glacier hikes, river floats, and multi-day wilderness treks in the Eastern Alaska Range. The company offers locally guided experiences focused on safe, small-group exploration of Castner Glacier, Black Rapids Glacier, and the Bear Creek saddle. Guides use route knowledge of Castner Creek, Delta River access points, and Black Rapids terrain to plan hikes, river paddles, and overnight camps that match guest ability and weather conditions. Equipment recommendations, trip logistics, and safety briefings are provided before each outing, and guides maintain established wilderness practices and leave-no-trace principles. Trips range from the 2.5-mile Castner Glacier Day Hike with alpine viewpoints and wildflowers, to the Black Rapids Glacier Traverse combining a Delta River float and rugged glacier approach, to the Bear Creek ascent offering day and overnight options to 2,500-foot saddles. Caveman Arctic Adventures operates from Delta Junction, providing direct access to trailheads and river put-ins across the Eastern Alaska Range corridor. The business emphasizes clear communication, on-route interpretation of local geology and ecology, and practical field skills for cold-weather mountain environments. Insurance, permitting, or third-party credentials are arranged as required for remote travel; guides focus on emergency preparedness and guest briefings. For visitors seeking glacier views, river paddles, and alpine solitude near Delta Junction, Caveman Arctic Adventures presents guided, small-group options that prioritize safety, local knowledge, and responsible wilderness travel.
Guides provide on-route interpretation of glacial geology, flora, and wildlife while supporting accessible trip planning, services, and logistics for visitors.
Location
Delta Junction, AK
Gateway to the Eastern Alaska Range
Glacier Tours
3 guided trips
Castner, Black Rapids, Bear Creek
River Access
Delta River float
Included in Black Rapids Traverse
Trip Options
Day & overnight
Flexible durations available
Reserve guided trips to Castner Glacier, Black Rapids Glacier, or Bear Creek — limited group sizes for safety and quality.
Bring layered clothing
Weather can shift rapidly in the Alaska Range, so wear moisture-wicking layers and pack rain gear.
Carry at least 2 liters of water
Hydration is key, and there are limited reliable water sources along the route.
Use sturdy hiking boots
Trail surfaces vary from rocky moraines to wet tundra, requiring supportive and waterproof footwear.
Bring a camera with zoom
You’ll want to capture distant glacier views and wildflowers from multiple vantage points.
Waterproof hiking boots
Protect your feet on mixed rocky and wet terrain along the trail.
Insulated jacket
Keeps you warm as temperatures drop in the alpine environment.
fall
Rain shell
Blocks rain and wind common in the Alaska Range summer afternoons.
summer
Trekking poles
Optional support for stream crossings and uneven trail sections.