Get your exercise in and enjoy Alaska’s natural beauty on this 5-hour trip to the Chena River State Recreation Area from Fairbanks. You’ll tackle Angel Rock, a moderate-level hike of 3.5 miles (6 km), a trail known for its many rock outcrops and granite tors that were formed over thousands of years.
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After morning hotel pickup, travel 55 miles east of Fairbanks. Upon arrival in the park, start at the trailhead and follow your guide along the Chena River and pass a stream over mossy rocks. Your path, marked with rock cairns, narrows as you climb uphill past a large valley with granite formations.
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With luck, you might just spot wildlife, such as beavers, grouse, moose, and black or grizzly bears, just to name a few.
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Reach the summit in just under two miles (three km) from the trailhead. Catch your breath, walk along a ridge and snap frame-worthy photos of Angel Creek Valley. Hear about the local ecosystem and the ridge that follows the Chena Dome Trail.
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Spend time at the top before following your guide back down the trail. Your tour ends with transport back to your Fairbanks hotel.