The person at the center of this case
David Brown Allen
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
53 years waiting · since 1973
Missing Person: David Brown Allen
Justice for David Brown Allen — the trail went cold in 1973, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What happened to David's day pack, ice axe, camera, binoculars, and other gear—were any items ever recovered?
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location
Lead #2Why was Red Mountain chosen as a destination, and are there known hazards or difficult terrain in that area?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any search efforts that covered all possible routes from Eielson Bluffs to Red Mountain, or could he have gone off-trail?
David Brown Allen, a 21-year-old hiker, departed from Eielson Bluffs in Denali National Park on July 25, 1973, for a day hike to Red Mountain and never returned. Despite multiple searches of the area, no trace of him has been found in over 50 years. The case remains unsolved, and any information about his disappearance or potential sightings could help resolve what happened to him in Alaska's remote wilderness.
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More leads to consider
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witness
Lead #4Did any other hikers or park visitors report seeing a young man matching David's description on or around July 25, 1973?
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timeline
Lead #5What was the exact time David departed, and when was he reported missing—could the delay in reporting have affected search efforts?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP84243. Missing person: David Brown Allen.
Last known contact: 1973-07-25 in Denali National Park, Matanuska-Susitna, AK. Circumstances: David departed from Eielson Bluffs in Denali National Park for a day hike to the Red Mountain area and never returned.
Multiple searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Neutral color day pack Ice axe Pentax camera (35mm) Binoculars in brown case; Clothing: Levis (changed into shorts later) Off-white Wool sweater Tan or dark green chamois shirt; Eyewear: Amber glasses; Footwear: Red tennis shoes Vasque hiking boots w/ vibram soles.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK21106888.
Timeline of Events
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1973-07-25
David Allen departs for day hike
David Brown Allen departed from Eielson Bluffs in Denali National Park for a day hike to the Red Mountain area and never returned.
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 1973
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 1973
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous