Thunderbird Falls
Eklutna, AK
A waterfall in a forested gorge reached by a trail of about a mile each way from a parking lot off the Glenn Highway near Eklutna. The easy path makes it a good first stop out of Anchorage.
- Nearest town
- Eklutna, AK
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 61.4480, -149.3690
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Thunderbird Falls?
Thunderbird Falls is in Eklutna, AK, at GPS 61.4480, -149.3690. It is about 13 mi from Palmer.
Which road trips pass Thunderbird Falls?
Thunderbird Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Glenn Highway and Hatcher Pass.
What is there to see near Thunderbird Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Eklutna Lake (8 mi), Alaska Native Heritage Center (19 mi), Anchorage Museum (23 mi) and Independence Mine State Historical Park (24 mi).
When is the best time to visit Thunderbird Falls?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)