Trail
Eklutna Lakeside Trail
- Distance
- 12.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 300 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
Wide 12.7-mile multi-use trail along Eklutna Lake toward the glacier, open to bikes and, on set days, ATVs.
12.7 mi
Public-use cabin
Serenity Falls Public Use Hut
Multi-party hut at Mile 12 of the Eklutna Lakeside Trail; sleeps 13.
Chugach State Park · Alaska State Parks
- Sleeps
- 13
- Heat
- Wood stove
- Fuel provided
- No
- Max stay nights
- 5
- Access modes
- Hike · Bike · Atv · Ski
- Hike distance
- 12 mi
HikeBikeAtvSki
A multiple-party hut at Mile 12 of the Eklutna Lakeside Trail. Past Kanchee Campground, do not cross the large bridge over the Eklutna River; go straight uphill a few hundred yards on the signed trail. Reach it by hiking, biking or ATV (restrictions apply) in summer and by ski or snowshoe in winter. Wood stove (bring your own wood). 5-night limit; only registered guests may use it. No pets.
Location
Connected places & operators
Camping · Cabins
Sources
- Alaska State Parks Unit FeesAlaska State Parks · Accessed 2026-11-08
- Serenity Falls Public Use HutAlaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation · Accessed 2026-11-13
- Eklutna Lake brochure (Chugach State Park)Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation · Accessed 2026-11-13
Last updated 2026-11-13
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