Thunderbird Falls

This place is great for a short hike or longer hike if you’re up for it! Be ready for hills, and in the winter, ICE. There’s usually plenty of parking and it’s quite simple to navigate to. There is a $5 day use fee.

It was a light raining day during our visit. The parking was $5 as most parks in Alaska. What surprised me was so many wild mushrooms near the side of the road. The fall was pretty when watching at the top but it was also very interesting when seeing it at the bottom of the fall. Don't forget to visit the beautiful lake about 15 miles away.

What an epic view and mini adventure! As of Nov 11th,2024 the trail is super icy, aka ridiculously slippery! Wear ice spikes on your hiking boots, trust me, you don't want to take a tumble like I did, lol. The views were worth the pain though.

well maintained trail, bit difficult for novice hikers as it begins pretty immediately with some elevation but for most it was very easy. views were okay, not the biggest or best looking waterfall but beautiful nonetheless. not a hike i would personally take twice but i would recommend for those who need an easier hike with a rewarding view.

Always fun to hike this trail. Moderate hike (1 mile) with a nice view at the end. The creek trail is a bonus, but can be muddy.

The trail is wide, 'flat', and well maintained. There is a creek viewing platform about halfway. There are some steep inclines but the trail is easy enough to take a break to catch your breath if needed. The falls viewing platform was nice. It is a little over 1.5 miles in and out. It was mid evening about 5:45. It only took me and the frenchie about 45 mins total even with a short break at the creek viewing platform.

Nice trail with some decent views of the river valley and the mountains in the distance, especially in fall the foliage is quite beautiful. Unfortunately it’s a very small trail around half a mile from the parking to the falls and then back the same way so it’s easy for it to get busy even on quiet days.

Beautiful 2 mile (out and back) hike to breath- taking falls. The terrain is quite hilly with some mud (easy to walk around). No bugs! I have it only 4 stars because the toilets are filthy.

This place is great for a short hike or longer hike if you’re up for it! Be ready for hills, and in the winter, ICE. There’s usually plenty of parking and it’s quite simple to navigate to. There is a $5 day use fee.

It was a light raining day during our visit. The parking was $5 as most parks in Alaska. What surprised me was so many wild mushrooms near the side of the road. The fall was pretty when watching at the top but it was also very interesting when seeing it at the bottom of the fall. Don't forget to visit the beautiful lake about 15 miles away.

What an epic view and mini adventure! As of Nov 11th,2024 the trail is super icy, aka ridiculously slippery! Wear ice spikes on your hiking boots, trust me, you don't want to take a tumble like I did, lol. The views were worth the pain though.

well maintained trail, bit difficult for novice hikers as it begins pretty immediately with some elevation but for most it was very easy. views were okay, not the biggest or best looking waterfall but beautiful nonetheless. not a hike i would personally take twice but i would recommend for those who need an easier hike with a rewarding view.

Always fun to hike this trail. Moderate hike (1 mile) with a nice view at the end. The creek trail is a bonus, but can be muddy.

The trail is wide, 'flat', and well maintained. There is a creek viewing platform about halfway. There are some steep inclines but the trail is easy enough to take a break to catch your breath if needed. The falls viewing platform was nice. It is a little over 1.5 miles in and out. It was mid evening about 5:45. It only took me and the frenchie about 45 mins total even with a short break at the creek viewing platform.

Nice trail with some decent views of the river valley and the mountains in the distance, especially in fall the foliage is quite beautiful. Unfortunately it’s a very small trail around half a mile from the parking to the falls and then back the same way so it’s easy for it to get busy even on quiet days.

Beautiful 2 mile (out and back) hike to breath- taking falls. The terrain is quite hilly with some mud (easy to walk around). No bugs! I have it only 4 stars because the toilets are filthy.