Juneau: Alpine Segway Trail Ride & Tongass Forest Walk

Summary

Alaska’s wild trails by Segway, alpine meadows and ancient trees

You’ll glide through alpine meadows on a Segway near Juneau, then step into the hush of Tongass Rainforest for a short walk among ancient trees. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll hear stories about Alaska’s plants and wildlife, snack on something local by Fish Creek, and maybe laugh at your own first wobbly turns.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway up Fish Creek Valley when I realized how weirdly satisfying it is to roll over gravel on those chunky Segway tires — not what I expected, honestly. Our guide, Sarah, handed out helmets and made sure none of us looked too nervous (I was faking confidence). She ran us through a quick training in the parking lot — just enough that I stopped worrying about falling off in front of strangers. The air smelled like wet moss and something sharp, maybe spruce sap? It’s hard to describe but you know it when you breathe it in.

Once we got going along the trail, the only sounds were the low hum of our wheels and someone’s laugh echoing off the trees. We glided past stands of Sitka spruce and hemlock, sometimes ducking under branches that dripped with last night’s rain. Sarah kept pointing out little things — a bird call here, some weird lichen there — and at one point she stopped us so we could try saying “Treadwell Ditch” in Tlingit (Li laughed when I tried; pretty sure I butchered it). The keyword “alpine segway wilderness trail adventure” doesn’t really cover how peaceful it felt winding through those meadows. There were ponds with lilies just sitting there like they’d always been part of the mountain.

I didn’t expect to get off the Segway but at Fish Creek we took a short walk along the old Treadwell Ditch path. The forest changed — everything went quiet except for water dripping from ferns overhead. My boots squished into moss that felt older than any city I’ve lived in. Sarah passed around smoked salmon from a local shop; I still think about that taste mixed with cold air. After that we rolled back toward Eaglecrest feeling kind of loose-limbed and hungry for more — or maybe just lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Segway ride and forest exploration

• Meet certified Segway guide
• Shuttle 12 miles to Eaglecrest
• Receive safety helmet
• Complete short Segway training
• Ride Segway on Nordic ski trail
• Stop for 10-minute walk at Tongass forest
• Explore historic Treadwell Ditch

Top questions

How long is the Alpine Segway Wilderness Trail Adventure?

The tour includes a short 12-mile shuttle ride each way plus time riding Segways on the trail and a 10-minute forest walk.

Is hotel pickup included for this Juneau Segway tour?

The tour includes shuttle transportation from the meeting point to Eaglecrest near Juneau.

Are snacks provided during the tour?

Yes, locally sourced snacks are included during the break at Fish Creek.

Do I need prior experience to ride a Segway on this trail?

No experience is needed; training is provided before heading out on the trail.

What age or weight restrictions apply for this tour?

This tour is for ages 14-70 (over 70s may need a balance test) and guests must weigh between 100 lbs and 275 lbs.

What should I wear or bring for this Alaska Segway adventure?

Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking in damp forest areas.

Is this activity suitable for people with limited mobility?

No, participants should have moderate fitness and good balance to stand on a Segway for two hours.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip shuttle transport from Juneau to Eaglecrest, hands-free radios so you can actually hear your guide over your own laughter, bottled water to keep you going, all fees and taxes covered, helmets for safety (and style), use of an all-terrain Segway X2, plus locally sourced snacks shared together by Fish Creek before heading back down the mountain.