Hiking

Gastineau Guiding. This company leads a variety of hikes in the Juneau area. Especially popular are the "Town, Tram, and Timberline Trek" tours, which include a shuttle ride through the historic district in downtown Juneau, a tram ride up Mt. Roberts, a short hike at the top, and a stop at the Alpine Tea house to sample Alaska-made tea. 1330 Eastaugh Way, Suite 2, Juneau, Alaska, 99801. 907/586–8231; www.stepintoalaska.com. From $49.

Parks and Recreation Department. The department sponsors a group hike every Wednesday morning and an additional hike on Saturday in the summer. 155 S. Seward St., Juneau, Alaska, 99801. 907/586–5226; 907/586–0428; www.juneau.org/parkrec/hike.

U.S. Forest Service. Hikers can contact the U.S. Forest Service for trail books and maps; some are available online for easy downloading. Juneau Ranger District office, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Rd., Juneau, Alaska, 99801. 907/586–8800; www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tongass/maps-pubs.