- Granite Tors Wilderness Hike
- This 15 mile loop hike starts at the Granite Tors trail head at mile 39.5 on the Chena Hot Springs road.
This full-day, 15-mile loop climbs through alpine terrain to dramatic granite spires that rise from the tundra. With steep elevation gain, sweeping views, and striking geology, it’s one of the most challenging and rewarding hikes near Fairbanks.
Itinerary
9:00 AM
- Pickup at hotel or airport
9:00 – 10:00 AM
- Transport to Granite Tors trailhead
10:00 AM
- After checking our gear, we will start the hike up to the famous Tors on the alpine zone. Hiking time varies depending on trail conditions but except a minimum of 8 hours of hiking, including water and food breaks along the way.
1:00 PM
- We will stop for lunch up by one of the major Granite Tor formations out of the wind and enjoy the views from the alpine tundra before we continue down the trail.
3:00 PM
- Enjoy a well deserved rest at a trail shelter with drinks and snacks. Check out local wild flowers and berries.
6:00 PM
- We arrive back at the trailhead after a satisfying day of hiking.
7:00 PM
- Transport back to hotel in Fairbanks
Package Detail
Price Includes
- Pickup at your hotel or at the airport & drop off at all locations
- Private vehicle transport
- Private local tour guide
- Hiking Poles
- Bear spray
- Lunch and drinks
- Wildlife viewing
- Professional high-resolution photographs
About
What to Expect
This 15 mile loop hike starts at the Granite Tors trail head at mile 39.5 on the Chena Hot Springs road. The hike travels through alpine vistas dotted with giant monolithic granite towers throughout the countryside. Tors are unusually shaped outcroppings that were formed 70 million to 90 million years ago when molten rock pushed upward and cooled before reaching the surface. The granite formations were exposed by the erosion of the surrounding earth creating the towering spires that are visible along the trail. These tors attract hikers, rock climbers, photographers, geologists, and berry pickers in search of blueberries.The trail climbs about 2850 ft in the first 4 miles.This hike is a great introduction to a longer backpacking in the Alaskan wilderness and on clear days you will have limitless views of the surrounding mountains and valleys below. An amazing experience and a full day of beautiful hiking!
Hike Details
The trail begins at the Granite Tors Campground Day-Use Area at milepost 39.5 Chena Hot Springs Road and ends back at the day-use area. Difficulty is strenuous with an overall elevation gain of 3200 ft and a total trail length of just shy of 15 miles.. This is a full long day of hiking. Minimum age is 14 due to the length and difficulty of the hike. We have a small client to guide ratio to ensure you can enjoy this hike to the fullest.
Tour Details
- Difficulty - Strenuous
- Group Size - Min/Max 2–6 people
- Pricing - $400 per person
- Location - Chena River State Recreation Area, Alaska
- Trip Style - Day hike 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Trip Distance - 15 miles
- Season - June thru September