The Eklutna Power Plant was built in the early 1950’s and continues
to supply Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley with electricity. It is
actually something of an engineering marvel in that it draws water
from Elklutna Lake which is four miles and a mountain range away.
A nine foot diameter tunnel bores through the mountain and delivers
water to the Power Plant.
If nothing else, the power plant is a great landmark to look for when
you are looking for the entrance to the parking area. Parking is just
west of the plant.
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