Eklutna Lakeside Trail

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Eklutna Lake Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567

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Nithin R.
7/1/2025

We didn't hike the full trail, just went about a mile up and back along the lake from the parking lot, but even that short stretch was worth it for the views. There were plenty of spots along the...

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Jennifer N.
8/11/2024

Eklutna Lake is a special place and worth about a 20 minute (one way) detour off the main highway between Anchorage and Denali. The drive itself is very scenic and once you arrive at the lake...

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Nathan B.
7/11/2022

The Eklutna Lakeside Trail is the terminus of many wonderful adventures. The lakeside trail is a mixture of ATV (wide road) and smaller single track style trails. The two merge at times and some...

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Jasmine I.
5/31/2022

As other Yelpers have mentioned, the drive-up can be dangerous if you're speeding in excess and not being safe. You'll lose cell/internet service almost immediately, make sure someone knows where...

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Andrew H.
11/9/2015

How have I not reviewed this yet?! This is probably one of the top 2 most scenic trail heads I have ever been to! (the other would be the trailhead for Forbidden Peak located in North Cascades...

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