A 14 km (9 mile) three to six hour hike from Anchorage to Marahau. (Three to four hours of actual walking time, with about 300 metres of elevation gain.) Take the boat taxi from Marahau to Anchorage, and then walk back to Marahau. This is the shortest of the boat taxi day hikes I would recommend. Starting from Torrent Bay is more interesting, and if you are fit and want a full summer day's hiking, start from Bark Bay.