Thunder Bird Falls
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
- The walk
- 2 miles round trip
- Ground & access
- The state describes rolling terrain with boardwalk and viewing areas on a steep hillside above the canyon. This description does not establish wheelchair accessibility.
From the signed trailhead, follow the Thunder Bird Falls Trail through birch forest to the boardwalk and viewing areas above Eklutna Canyon.
Plan your visit
Thunder Bird Falls Trail to viewing area
Alaska State Parks lists one mile each way to the waterfall view.
The state describes rolling terrain with boardwalk and viewing areas on a steep hillside above the canyon. This description does not establish wheelchair accessibility.
Where to start
Take the Thunderbird Exit at mile 25 of the Glenn Highway and follow the signs one mile to trailhead parking.
Timing & water
Check current Chugach State Park conditions, especially snow and ice on the trail and boardwalk.
Before you go
Fees, permits and reservation requirements for this visit have not been confirmed; check with the land manager.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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