Eklutna Lakeside Trail – Bridge over Bold Creek loop from Eklutna Lake

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20.9km

210m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Chugach State Park

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161 m

Eklutna Lakeside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is really an old roadbed — not paved, but almost as good as, as long as the weather has been reasonably dry. During spring snowmelt or particularly rainy periods the trail can get very muddy.

Motorized traffic (such as all-terrain vehicles) is allowed on the trail from Sunday through Wednesday. You certainly can still run during that time, but be ready to share the trail with ATVs. There are short, non-motorized side detours you can take to minimize your exposure to that motorized traffic, but the detour trails are sometimes loose or washed out, so they can be a particular challenge for runners.

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19.6 km

Bridge over Bold Creek

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This little bridge over tumbling Bold Creek, set in a light boreal forest, might seem humble in comparison to the grandeur of massive, blue-green Eklutna Lake. But this bridge is still wonderfully picturesque, and marks a common turnaround point for most hikers and some runners. You certainly can continue further on the Eklutna Lakeside Trail, but before much longer it starts to narrow and becomes brushier, which increases your odds of surprising wildlife.

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20.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

4.99 km

Surfaces

15.8 km

4.99 km

< 100 m

Elevation