Thunderbird Falls
Short trail beside the Glenn Highway, about 1.6 km through birch woods to a canyon viewpoint of a waterfall roughly 60 metres high.
The Thunderbird Falls trail starts right beside the Glenn Highway's Thunderbird Falls exit. The one-way walk is about 1.6 km on a gentle, wide path through birch and spruce forest. At the end, a viewing platform looks across the canyon to the waterfall, which drops about 60 metres, and a side path leads down to the stream. The round trip takes about an hour, making it a convenient stop on the way to Eklutna Lake. In winter the falls can freeze and the trail can become icy, so bring traction devices. Parking requires a state park fee.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eklutna Historical Park
- Musk Ox Farm
- Eklutna Lake
- Independence Mine State Historical Park & Hatcher Pass
- Alaska Native Heritage Center
- Flattop Mountain
- Alaska Botanical Garden
- Beluga Point