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Knik Glacier Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Knik River Trail, Knik Glacier, Jim Creek, Knik River Public Use Area, RST 17 Trail, Metal Creek, Knick River Glacier Run |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This 22 mile long offroad trail follows the Knik River and eventually leads toward a large glacier. A large flat parking spot is available which has plenty of room for large trailers.
The area has a wide variety of terrain that ranges from open meadows, gravel areas, narrow woods trails with deep water and mud crossings. All vehicle types are permitted but the area is especially popular with the ATV and 4x4 crowd during weekends.
The area is open year-round but can get very muddy during spring thaw.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 22 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 60 to 300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud |  Mostly | |
| Dust |  None | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings |  Many | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Off-Road Dunes |
| Land | Department of Natural Resources |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Chevron (907) 746-6363 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Chevron (907) 746-6363 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (N) | Mt. View R.V. Park (907) 745-5747 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Mt. View R.V. Park (907) 745-5747 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Mt. View R.V. Park (907) 745-5747 |
| Campground | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Eagle River Campground (907) 269-8400 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NW) | The Green Store (907) 746-0183 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Palmer, AK | ||
| Address | Sullivan Ave, Palmer, AK 99645 | ||
| From: Anchorage, AK
1) Take SR-1 North to the exit for Old Glenn Highway 2) Turn right (east) off the exit ramp onto Old Glenn Highway, continue 10.2 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto Sullivan Avenue, continue about 1 mile 4) Staging area is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Alaska DNR - Southcentral Regional Land Office 550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1260 Anchorage, AK 99501-3557 (907) 269-8508 (907) 269-8552 cliff.larson@alaska.gov dnr.alaska.gov |
Knik Glacier OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 3/7/2015 (Thanks!)
Knik Glacier OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 8/7/2014 (Thanks!)
Knik Glacier OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 11/16/2014 (Thanks!)
Knik Glacier OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 1/29/2016 (Thanks!)
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