Eklutna Lake Adventure Sampler
The turquoise waters of Eklutna Lake, fed by Eklutna Glacier, are surrounded by towering peaks and a rich forest ecosystem. Make the most of your time at Eklutna Lake by choosing two of the following guided outdoor adventures: biking, hiking, or kayaking.
We'll take you beyond the basics of the valley's flora and fauna. You'll get a history of the valley, it's use as Anchorage's water source, the Alaska natives that have called the valley home, and their fight to protect and restore their ancestral lands.
Options
Eklutna Lake Adventure Sampler
Pickup included
What's included in Eklutna Lake Adventure Sampler
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Your group will choose two of the following: hiking, biking, or kayaking. The group will all do the same two activities. Activity #1: 1 hour 45 minutes Lunch: 30 minutes Activity #2: 1 hour 45 minutes Hiking: Choose from the Twin Peaks Trail (medium/hard) or a variety of flatter but none the less beautiful trails (easy). The Twin Peaks Trail starts at a steady climb through the trees, you'll see a variety of flora on your hike, and learn about the plants and animals that call the Eklutna Valley home. Once you break through the tree line, you are greeted with incredible views of the turquoise waters of Eklutna Lake and the surrounding mountains. Biking: Biking will be on the Lakeside Trail. This is doable for a beginner biker, but please note is is a gravel trail, with loose rocks and some hills and possible mud. Great views of Eklutna Lake. Kayaking: We'll load you up in sea kayaks and get you on the turquoise waters of Eklutna Lake. Lunch: Lunch includes sandwiches, chips, fresh fruit, and water. Please note: EKLUTNA LAKE DOES NOT HAVE CELL PHONE RECEPTION.
Food Menu
MAIN - Sandwiches with chips and fresh fruit
Inclusions
- Hiking poles
- Sandwich with chips and fresh fruit
- Bottled water
- Mountain bikes
- Safety related equipment: live jackets, helmets, etc
- Tandem sea kayaks
- Guide
- Eklutna Lake is outside of cell phone coverage, and we do not have electricity to provide Wifi
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participation waiver signature required from all guests before the activity starts
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 70 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up at any hotel/AirBnb/etc in Anchorage and Eagle River
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet at our cabin, ready to go 15 minutes before your activity start time. We are located next to the main parking lot (not the campground), at the beginning of the Lakeside Trail. Alaska State Parks charges a $5 parking fee, there is a card reader.
