Winter Waterfall Walk (Barbara Falls)

This guided winter hike leads you from Anchorage into Chugach State Park to experience Barbara Falls in its icy splendor. In winter, the cascade often freezes partially or entirely, forming shimmering icicles, ice sheets, and dramatic ice formations that invite contemplation.

Your guide leads the way along a forested trail, narrating ecosystem changes in winter - how trees, mosses, snow, and subtle water flows adapt under cold. Along the walk, you might spot local wildlife tracks or hear how snow muffles the forest’s sounds. The hike is about 3 hours total, and the tour includes the necessary gear - micro-spikes, trekking poles, snow gaiters where needed, and a snack. You’ll meet at the Egan Civic Center in Anchorage, and return there at the end.