Porcupine Gold Bicycle Tour

Bike through the coastal rainforest along a glacial river to a historic gold mining area. Your tour leaves our shop in Haines on a thirty-minute narrated van shuttle through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Your bike journey follows a dirt road along the Klehini River to the historic Porcupine townsite.

You stop at the Big Nugget Gold Mine for some panning practice, which may yield a few flakes of gold. You continue a short distance to the old townsite of Porcupine for a picnic lunch surrounded by mountains and wilderness. Chance sightings of moose, bear and eagles are possible.

The return trip to the van takes you on a loop with five miles of gradual climbing then four miles of downhill with stunning views from Sunshine Mountain. You can also choose to return along the flat river valley the way you came. This is a spectacular way to experience the Chilkat Valley.

Cost: $185 plus 5.5% local sales tax.

Duration: 6 - 8 hours

Departure Time: 9 AM

Restrictions: Min. 2 people - max. 12 people. Minimum age is 14 years.

Provided: Mountain bikes, van support, guide, helmet, water, lunch

Rating: Moderate/Strenuous

Distance: Approximately 18 miles

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