Thunderbird Falls Trail — Local services in Alaska

The walking at Thunderbird Falls Trail is very peaceful. Nice flat trail with almost no obstructions like roots and rocks, but it does have a couple steep incline sections that can leave you searching for your breath if you go to fast. Near the end of the mail trail is an offshoot that has a little more hazard to it, but I didn’t find it bad, nut your experience may vary. The offshoot has several obstructions but I think it’s worth it because you can get up close to the falls. If you go on a sunny day, the views are kind of spectacular at points along the way. It only takes an hour to make the hike, but you might want to stop and enjoy the views, so plan on additional time for pictures and...

It’s a short hike that is not too difficult, making it great for the family. The falls are pretty, but are a bit underwhelming compared to some others in the area. The trail is well maintained and not too far outside Anchorage. Definitely worth the trip if you’re a nature lover or just looking for something to do that doesn’t consume...

Well-maintained trail leading to a gorgeous waterfall. It isn’t a hard trail, but there are several steep up-and-downs. We saw a couple with children in a wagon and they didn’t seem to love the choice they made!

1/2 mile to gorge overlook, 1 mile to the waterfall. Took us 38 minutes to get out and back. Parking was plentiful, even...