Mon, May 26
|Ekultna Lake Road Turnoff
Memorial Day Hike: POW/MIA Peak | Eklutna
Honor the meaning of Memorial Day with a powerful community hike to POW/MIA Peak in Eklutna. This steep, challenging trail climbs 2,988 ft in just 4.3 miles round-trip and rewards your effort with unforgettable views and a touching memorial to those who were Prisoners of War or Missing in Action.
Time & Location
May 26, 2025, 11:40 AM – 3:40 PM
Ekultna Lake Road Turnoff, Eklutna Lake Rd & Old Glenn Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99567, USA
Guests
About the event
Meet at 11:45 AM at the Eklutna Lake turnoff (carpool required)
Honor the meaning of Memorial Day with a powerful community hike to POW/MIA Peak in Eklutna. This steep, challenging trail climbs 2,988 ft in just 4.3 miles round-trip and rewards your effort with unforgettable views and a touching memorial to those who were Prisoners of War or Missing in Action. 🏔️
You'll pass Gold Star Peak along the ridge—home to another memorial—and continue on to reach the true summit of POW/MIA Peak, where a flag waves proudly over views of Twin Peaks and the valley below.
🗺️ Trail Details:
Distance: 4.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,988 ft