Wild Bears of Anan
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Port
Wrangell, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All,62
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$700
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The Anan Bear & Wildlife Observatory makes for a natural adventure in bear viewing. Travel by covered, heated boat the 35 miles to Anan via the Eastern Passage. This is a beautiful boat ride in the protected waters between Wrangell Island and the mainland.
In July, pink salmon arrive at Anan Creek to spawn, naturally attracting brown and black bears, bald eagles and harbor seals.
Arriving at Anan, you will offload at the trailhead and meet a US Forest Service ranger for a brief orientation. Your guide (a Wrangell resident with extensive wilderness experience) will interpret local flora and fauna as you walk about 20 minutes over a rustic trail to the outdoor observation platform (just over a half-mile with more than 300 stairs and bridges over waterways). You will watch for bears in their natural habitat as they go about their bear business, largely unaware of your presence. Every visit is different as nature unfolds in its own way.
Please note: Participants must be in good health and in good physical condition. Not suitable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Terrain includes gravel, roots, slippery paths, improved and unimproved trails, and 300 stair steps. There is no dock at the trailhead -- participants must disembark the boat on a rocky shoreline. At low tide, the rocks are slippery. Wear sturdy, non-skid, water-resistant walking shoes. Dress warmly in layered clothing with gloves, a scarf, and a hat; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof. Minimum age is 9 years.