Moderate hike
Thunderbird Falls
Near Chugiak, Alaska
Height200 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail2 mi round trip
Best seasonSummer
Thunderbird Falls is a 200-ft waterfall near Chugiak, Alaska, with moderate hike access (2 mi round trip). a forest gorge fall a half-hour from Anchorage. Best season: Summer.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
Build a trip around waterfalls like this.
Save catalog-backed stops to My Trips on the web now. The iPhone app adds an on-road companion with verified check-ins, badges, shared trips, and your growing map of America.