Eklutna Lakeside Trail
A scenic ride along the lake, which can be used to access much deeper backcountry.
Fat biking Easy
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 488 m
- Descent
- 436 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 245 m
- High Point
- 329 m
- Gradient
- 7˚
This trail alongside Eklutna Lake is popular at all times of year, but especially for fat biking in the winter and spring. It can makes a scenic out-and-back ride all its own, or a means of traveling deeper into the backcountry. The track mapped here ends at Serenity Falls hut, which is an overnight destination and the start of further travel on foot or skis.
Description
For a simple day trip, you might ride just to the bridge at 5 miles and then turn around, but of course there is more to see if you continue farther.
Difficulty
Easy
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.