Eklutna Tailrace

The turquoise waters of the Eklutna tailrace host a robust fishery of King and Silver Salmon, so it’s heavily frequented by anglers trying to catch a big one. The annual salmon derby often draws crowds. Those who cross the bridge to explore the jetty will quickly discover a bizarre wonder. The forest is growing out of the ruins of dozens of junked classic cars. In the mid-20th century, this area was a dumping ground for old wrecks, many left over from the demo derbies hosted at the nearby Alaska Raceway Park.