Thunderbird Falls is a Hiking area located in Chugiak .
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Aug 16, 2024
Worth the hike! Beautiful lush green hike to viewing deck and the waterfall. It was pretty muddy so plan your footwear accordingly.Full review by Tgrbait
Jul 9, 2024
This is a nice hike for someone who is not a heavy duty hiker. It is gentle and very pretty. Lots of great rushing water sounds and sights. There are bears so bring bear spray. I feel like this i…Full review by Lisa-Anne F
Jun 11, 2024
Well maintained trail. Easy hike. Bathrooms at the parking area need to be serviced. Pay kiosk is out of paper, so no receipt. The falls themselves are small. If you've been to Oregon or Iceland…Full review by Jaclyn L
I hiked at Thunderbird Falls in June of this year (2018). The trail was relatively easy to walk, and it was about a mile each way. It was also a popular hike, but it was not overcrowded. The …
I hiked at Thunderbird Falls in June of this year (2018). The trail was relatively easy to walk, and it was about a mile each way. It was also a popular hike, but it was not overcrowded. The panoramic view of the waterfall is spectacular. I saw no wildlife when I did this hike, but it is a good idea to be prepared.
How have people fallen to death/ Are the punks you refer to part of the dange/
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Yes, several people have died at the falls. Three or four within the past couple tears. The area is a high crime (Drugs, robbery) area. Although located near a residential site, the parking …
Yes, several people have died at the falls. Three or four within the past couple tears. The area is a high crime (Drugs, robbery) area. Although located near a residential site, the parking lot is at the end of the road, not easily visible.
Is it very obvious where the dangerous parts of the trail are? Would it be safe to make this hike in the winter, or should I wait until there is less ice? Is this a good leisure hike to take or would I need to be very careful about where I step to avoid falling towards certain death?
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Unless you have ice cleats for your shoes, I'd wait till the ice melts.
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