Kayaking This Glacial Lake In Alaska Is What Dreams Are Made Of
By Megan McDonald|Published June 21, 2020
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
With summer calling our name here in Alaska, we’re writing up our adventure list. Right at the top is to kayak Eklutna Lake, a glacier fed lake an easy thirty minute drive outside of Anchorage, Alaska. This beautiful spot offers stunning mountain scenery and a gorgeous lake to boot. Bring the whole family and get outside this summer!
Eklutna Lake is a stunning glacial lake close to Anchorage, Alaska.
Located right off the Glenn Highway, this adventure spot is filled with fun things to do. One of the best is to get right on the water and go kayaking.
The lake itself is one mile wide and seven miles long.
In the morning the wind on the water is gentle, so it’s a wonderful time to start paddling. You can kayak across the lake, or stay close to the launch. There are many nooks and crannies along the shoreline for you to explore.
For four hour, half day rentals, a double kayak is $55.00, and a single is $50.00. Or rent it for the whole day and book it for $70.00 for a double, and $65.00 for a single.
If you want to stay off the water for your adventure, they have other land based rentals as well.
Book a mountain bike for the day, and you can even add on a trailer. They also offer guided tours both on the water in your kayak, and on your mountain bike through the trails nearby.
Lifetime Adventures is open seven days a week from Memorial Day though Labor Day, so you don’t have to worry about making it out on a busy weekend.
