If you’re looking to stretch your legs on an easy hike to a beautiful waterfall, you need to head to Bird Creek Falls in Alaska. Located in Indian, this short trail takes you to an impressive waterfall. Easily done in an hour and a half, this is one great hike on a beautiful day.
If you’re in the Anchorage area, there’s a lovely little hike that you have to take.
Cheyanne Wolf / AllTrails It’s located in Indian and just off the Seward Highway. It’s about a 30-minute drive from Anchorage, and it’s a beautiful drive to boot!
This hike takes you into Chugach State Park.
Janay Bullard / AllTrails It offers stunning views along the way. And the hike itself is well marked and easy to follow.
The best part about the trail, besides the peekaboo views, is the fact that the majority of it is quite flat.
Janay Bullard / AllTrails You can hike along the trail without much effort until the end. The entire elevation gain is only 374 feet.
You’ll go down two steep declines to reach the base of the falls.
Talli Vittetoe / AllTrails If you need assistance, make sure to bring a hiking pole, or pick up a sturdy branch along your way to help keep your footing. On rainy days it can be a little slippery.
It’s an out-and-back hike that offers a wonderful couple of hours of exploration.
Morgan D / AllTrails The entire hike is 3.6 miles, and well worth the short journey. The views and waterfall are just spectacular.
Chugach State Park does require a day pass.
Leonardo Martins / AllTrails You can get a daily pass that affixes to your windshield, or purchase an annual one online or at a store like REI. If you plan to be out hiking a lot, the annual pass may be your best bet.
This wonderful trail deserves to be on your summer bucket list.
Alexa Flores / AllTrails With great views, a powerful waterfall, and a hike easy enough for the whole family, it makes for a wonderful afternoon. Hit it on a hot day and enjoy the cool spray!
Have you ever hiked Bird Creek Falls in Alaska? What did you think? Would you recommend it? Let us know in the comments below!
Cheyanne Wolf / AllTrails
It’s located in Indian and just off the Seward Highway. It’s about a 30-minute drive from Anchorage, and it’s a beautiful drive to boot!
Janay Bullard / AllTrails
It offers stunning views along the way. And the hike itself is well marked and easy to follow.
You can hike along the trail without much effort until the end. The entire elevation gain is only 374 feet.
Talli Vittetoe / AllTrails
If you need assistance, make sure to bring a hiking pole, or pick up a sturdy branch along your way to help keep your footing. On rainy days it can be a little slippery.
Morgan D / AllTrails
The entire hike is 3.6 miles, and well worth the short journey. The views and waterfall are just spectacular.
Leonardo Martins / AllTrails
You can get a daily pass that affixes to your windshield, or purchase an annual one online or at a store like REI. If you plan to be out hiking a lot, the annual pass may be your best bet.
Alexa Flores / AllTrails
With great views, a powerful waterfall, and a hike easy enough for the whole family, it makes for a wonderful afternoon. Hit it on a hot day and enjoy the cool spray!
If you want a harder hike, try out this breathtaking trail in Alaska that’s located nearby.
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Address: Bird Creek, Alaska 99683, USA
