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Explore Ketchikan’s Tongass: Backcountry SUV Tours & Alpine Treks

Owner-led SUV drives, small-group mountain hikes, and customizable private tours around Ketchikan, Alaska.

Featured Ketchikan Tours

Backcountry driving tours, alpine overlook treks, mountain lake hikes, and fully customizable private experiences.

Ketchikan Backcountry Adventure: SUV Tours in the Tongass

Discover the rugged beauty of Alaska with a private SUV boat tour in Ketchikan’s Tongass National Forest. Experience wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and local history on this exclusive adventure.

Ketchikan Backcountry Adventure: SUV Tours in the Tongass

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Alpine Overlook Adventure Trek with Tongass Teague LLC in Ketchikan

Join Tongass Teague LLC for a 4-hour hike through Southeast Alaska's wilderness, culminating in breathtaking alpine views. Perfect for adventure seekers, this trail offers a challenging climb and unparalleled scenery.

Alpine Overlook Adventure Trek with Tongass Teague LLC in Ketchikan

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Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek with Tongass Teague LLC

Discover the wild beauty of Southeast Alaska on a guided 4-mile trek through ancient rainforests to stunning mountain lakes and the legendary Avalanche Chute, led by Tongass Teague LLC. Perfect for adventurers seeking panoramic views and hands-on local history. Join a small group for an intimate, educational journey that reveals the natural and cultural tapestry of Ketchikan’s rugged landscape.

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Ketchikan Custom Tour

Discover the ultimate private photography experience in Ketchikan, where expert guides help you capture Alaska’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Perfect for all skill levels, this tour offers personalized access to scenic and cultural highlights. Unleash your creativity amid unforgettable wilderness scenes.

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Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek: Exploring Old-Growth Rainforest to the Avalanche Chute

Explore Southeast Alaska’s rugged rainforest on the Mountain Lake Trek, a 4-mile hike that ascends through old-growth Sitka spruce to the dramatic Avalanche Chute. Led by local expert Tongass Teague, this small-group adventure blends natural beauty with insights into conservation and local history.

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Exploring Tongass Backcountry: Ketchikan’s Off-Road Forest Adventure

Venture off the paved roads of Ketchikan into the rugged backcountry of the Tongass National Forest on a two-hour 4x4 driving tour. Discover old logging sites, sweeping forest views, and the vital role this temperate rainforest plays in climate conservation.

About Tongass Teague LLC

Tongass Teague LLC is a Ketchikan, Alaska guide company offering owner-led backcountry and hiking tours in the Tongass National Forest. Founded and operated by Tongass Teague, the business runs small-group and private experiences that highlight Southeast Alaska’s landscapes, ecology, and logging history.

Tours include guided 4x4 SUV drives that leave the pavement for mountain dirt roads and elevated viewpoints, two scenic mountain-lake treks that lead to an avalanche chute, a four-hour Alpine Overlook Adventure Trek, and fully customizable private excursions for photography, totem-pole viewing, or intimate ceremonies such as waterfall-front wedding moments. Each itinerary emphasizes education about local flora and fauna, photo stops, and respectful access to cherished trails.

Group sizes are intentionally limited — some hikes accept no more than seven guests — and many offerings are private by design, allowing a personalized pace and stronger connection to the wilderness. Guides focus on interpretive narration about Sitka spruce forests, wildlife sightings, and the area’s complicated logging past, while underscoring conservation considerations for the Tongass.

Logistics are straightforward for Ketchikan visitors: tours operate from local meeting points and vary in length from two-hour SUV drives to four-hour alpine treks. Tongass Teague LLC presents an alternative to typical sightseeing by combining backcountry driving, accessible trail hiking, and custom private experiences that prioritize safety, local knowledge, and meaningful time outdoors in Southeast Alaska. Offerings suit fit hikers, photographers, couples, and small families seeking wilderness access and private ceremony locations. All tours include guided interpretation, photo opportunities, and thoughtful pacing for safety and enjoyment. guests.

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Tongass Teague LLC — Guided Tours in Ketchikan, Alaska

Discover the Tongass National Forest by SUV and on Foot

Tongass Teague LLC offers a range of guided experiences around Ketchikan designed to showcase the best of the Tongass National Forest. Popular options include Ketchikan Backcountry Adventure: SUV Tours, multi-mile mountain lake treks to an avalanche chute, and a private Alpine Overlook Adventure Trek. For visitors seeking flexibility, the Ketchikan Custom Tour provides tailored itineraries for photography, totem-pole viewing, or intimate waterfall-front ceremonies.

Why choose these Ketchikan tours?

Owner-led expertise: Tours are led by Tongass Teague, offering local knowledge about flora, fauna, and regional logging history.
Small-group focus: Many hikes limit guests to up to 7 people, ensuring a personalized pace and better photo opportunities.
Varied formats: Options range from 2-hour SUV backcountry drives to 4-hour alpine treks, making it easy to fit a Ketchikan adventure into any schedule.

Key Tour Highlights

Ketchikan Backcountry Adventure: a 2-hour 4x4 SUV driving tour that explores mountain dirt roads and scenic overlooks.
Ketchikan Mountain Lake Treks: 4-mile roundtrip hikes through old-growth rainforest to dramatic mountain views and an avalanche chute.
Alpine Overlook Adventure Trek: a private 4-hour hike to an alpine viewpoint with extended interpretive narration.
Custom Tours: flexible experiences for photographers, couples seeking ceremony sites, or guests wanting unique Tongass access.

What to Expect on a Tour

Guests should expect interpretive guiding focused on local ecosystems and conservation themes. Photo stops are integrated into every itinerary, and guides discuss Sitka spruce forests, wildlife traits, and the area’s logging history. Tours emphasize respectful trail use, safety, and meaningful engagement with Southeast Alaska’s natural environment.

Practical Information for Ketchikan Visitors

Location: Ketchikan, Alaska — operations focus on nearby Tongass National Forest access.
Duration: Tours typically run between 2 and 4 hours depending on the route.
Group size: Several hikes limit participants to 7 guests to maintain a low-impact experience.

Book a Tour

Tongass Teague LLC provides backcountry SUV tours, mountain hikes, and customizable private experiences for visitors who want an immersive, educational visit to the Tongass. Whether seeking elevated viewpoints, rainforest treks, or a private ceremony in nature, these Ketchikan adventures blend local knowledge, small-group attention, and scenic access to Southeast Alaska’s landscapes.

Keywords: Ketchikan tours, Tongass National Forest, SUV backcountry tour, Ketchikan hiking, mountain lake trek, alpine overlook, custom Ketchikan tour, small-group hikes, Tongass conservation, guided Ketchikan experiences.

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Reserve a Ketchikan Adventure with Tongass Teague LLC

Book limited small-group hikes, private SUV backcountry tours, or customizable ceremonies and photo sessions in the Tongass.