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David Brown Allen
Missing Person · Open
52 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 equipment—his ice axe, Pentax camera, binoculars, and hiking boots—that might indicate his route or fate?
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location
Lead #2Why were searches of the Red Mountain area unsuccessful despite focused efforts to locate him?
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clue
Lead #3Did anyone else see David on the trail that day, or observe any unusual activity in the area around July 25, 1973?
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 search efforts in the area, no trace of him has been found in over 50 years. His disappearance remains one of Alaska's enduring mysteries, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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person
Lead #4Could David have become disoriented, injured, or fallen in difficult terrain that made recovery impossible at the time?
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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:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 1973
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous