The Ultimate Alaska Waterfalls Road Trip Is Here And It’s Incredible

There’s so much of Alaska to explore, and our stunning waterfalls are some of the most amazing natural wonders to adore. If you’re near the Anchorage municipality, there’s an incredible drive that you can take to see all of the amazing waterfalls in this area. So if you have a free morning or afternoon, take three hours out of your weekend and go on this awesome Alaska waterfalls road trip! Which stop on this incredible road trip filled with Alaskan waterfalls is your fave? Let me know.

If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure in Alaska, start your trip at Thunderbird Falls in Chugach State Park just outside of Anchorage next to Eklutna Lake. This waterfall is 70 ft. high and very popular with locals and tourists alike. There is a small fee to park at the trailhead, but once you're there the walk is easy. You'll only gain 200 feet in elevation in 0.8 miles but you'll get two good vantage points to see the falls.

Next, we pull into Eagle River to view the falls on the South Fork of the river just on the outskirts of town. The trailhead is right at the end of Ken Logan Circle off River Park Drive. Park your vehicle just past the sign at the end of the road and follow the trail across the bridge and up the falls. The hike is only a mile long with very little elevation gain. Trust us, the easy walk is well worth the 60 ft. falls you get to see at the end.

McHugh Creek Falls is an easy one to access though it isn't very big. from Eagle River continue South on Hwy 1 through Anchorage and at the 13 mile marker you'll see a sign for McHugh Creek picnic area. Park, pay the fee, and walk the quick trail down to the creek where you can view the beautiful Alaska waterfall.

To reach Winner Creek Falls you start your trek at Crow Creek Mine, which is only a few miles into Girdwood. Once you reach the mine you have easy access to the trail leading down to the falls. The hike is very scenic and enjoyable! You don't gain much elevation and there are fun little obstacles along the way (like a cage pulley system to get across the creek). The waterfall may be small (10 ft.) but it is mighty. This is one of the best waterfalls in Alaska!

Drive down Hwy 1 to Girdwood and turn onto Alyeska Hwy. Go roughly 2.5 miles before turning right onto Timberline Drive, Continue on until you reach the end of the road. You've reached the trailhead and it's a very quick walk down to this gorgeous Virgin Creek Falls waterfall.

Check out the incredible beauty of this rugged Alaskan waterfall:

Kill two birds with one stone and see both of these awesome falls from the town of Whittier. By far the easiest falls on the trip, but you can't beat that view!

This is the final waterfall of our trip and you can easily see it from town like the last two falls, but it's worth the extra effort to get a little closer. This impressive falls drops a total of 600 ft. off the face of Whittier Glacier. There is a parking lot off of Whittier Street with a decent view of the glacier. Park, walk across the parking lot and cross through the campground that sits behind it. With only a little bit of effort you can get pretty close to this substantial glacial waterfall! Whittier is a hidden gem, revealing itself as one of the most scenic places in Alaska.

Are you ready to take this awesome Alaska waterfalls road trip? What other falls would you want to see on this itinerary? Is there an amazing one we missed? Let us know in the comments! Looking for a place to hang your hat on this amazing adventure? Check out all the offerings from our friends at VRBO.

Is there a waterfall road trip somewhere else in the state of Alaska you would like us to write about? Let us know the spots of your favorite waterfalls!