We went on Memorial Day and the ride was awesome. You’ll see Knik Glacier in the distance if the weather is clear, get right up close to Knik River at the base of Pioneer Peak, cross Jim Creek, and ride over dry riverbeds making your way to Friday Creek, eventually arriving at the halfway lookout. Rode this April 30th 2020. How wrong we were. There are two access points to the glacier: Hunter Creek and Jim Creek. How did you access the glacier? Over 28 miles long and 5 miles across this is one of central Alaska's greatest rivers of ice. The Knik Glacier Trail departs from our office. We decided to do this tour because of a coupon we had. 03-15-2012. sean salach . (If there are still any glaciers left). Copy link Once a gold-miner’s route used before the Glenn Hwy was built, today this network of dirt roads and rough trails extends to Palmer and beyond, and is popular with backpackers and off-road vehicles alike. But knowing what I know now - I'd do it again without the coupon! Tom und Randy waren super Führer und kannte sich sehr gut in der Gegend. (Includes AK trails information for ATV and motorcycle use) We went on Memorial Day and the ride was awesome. There are no roads to the Knik Glacier, most travel up the Knik River by jet or airboat, yet the lake packed thick with ice bergs often prevents boating all the way to the glacier. Trail was still pretty wet from the brake up. Share. Your destination is deep in the backcountry, away from tourists and civilization. Excellent ride! Awesome riding! The trail offers a number of activity options. Yes we did get stuck so make sure you have a winch and go with others. The Hunter Creek access is most commonly used by bikers. Nature & Wildlife Tours. A fantastic group effort to recover a fallen Jeep at the Knik Glacier. 3 contributions. Closed Now. Knik Glacier ATV Tour | 1 Day (6-8 Hours) This ATV tour takes you on a ride through a remote, glaciated, backcountry valley. 236 reviews #2 of 15 Tours in Palmer. Rewards you with an up close view of the Knik Glacier and icebergs. Turn down Ed Rush Rd and right on Buckshot Ln. While it remains active, with motion imperceptible to the naked eye, this glacier is in a constant state of change. It pours forth from the massive icefield that separates Prince William Sound from Anchorage. Being from the South this was a surreal experience. Biking to Knik Glacier is approximately 10 miles each way We headed out to Jim Creek to visit the Knik Glacier, this time it was a success ! A trail description and image describes the character, special features of the trail, and safety considerations. The highlight is the Raven Glacier, which, although not enormous by Alaskan standards, has a great backcountry setting. Hunter Creek is knee to waist deep and no problem crossing for experienced backcountry travelers. Er führt vorbei an herrlichen Aussichtspunkten. Rode this April 30th 2020. With a five-mile-wide face and daily calving, it’s an impressive sight: 400-foot ice walls rise out of a lake filled with icebergs that are floating, turning, and breaking apart. Great views! Es gibt verschiedene Aktivitätsmöglichkeiten. Drove out in February with a group who knew the area. Some is in the forest, some on the river rock, some through the river and streams. Saw several moose with new babies, lots of bear track. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook. Knik Glacier is a glacier in Alaska. AkHannahandtaylor wrote a review Sep. 14. The top of Knik Glacier is one low point of this icy expanse, and one of the stormiest places in the state. Trail was still pretty wet from the brake up. It was hard work, but the payoff seeing the glacier at the end was totally worth it, and made 2 recoveries and 2 broken CV axles worth it! Knik Glacier via Jim Creek ist ein 38.8 Meilen langer, moderat besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Palmer, Alaska. Led a ride to the Knik Glacier yesterday with some of the Senior NCOs and Junior officers from work My little Wolverine felt lonely among all those Polaris. Er führt vorbei an herrlichen Aussichtspunkten. Knik Glacier, born in the Pleistocene Glaciation period (the beginning of the Ice Age) 600,000 years ago, covered the Anchorage bowl and the entire Cook Inlet. United States ; Alaska (AK) Palmer ; Things to Do in Palmer ; Knik Glacier Tours ; Search. 2020 AllTrails, LLC Alle Rechte vorbehalten. You have sand dunes, a beautiful glacial river, the chance to touch the Knik glacier, and this is all at the base of a beautiful set of mountain ranges on these 4x4 trails! Our self guided trail system will take you up into the amazing wilderness, with the peace of mind that you are never far from home. 13 reviews of Knik Glacier Tours "My husband and I went into this with low expectations. Save. It's been several years since I've been there but I plan on going back again in the future. See all hours. The Crow Pass trail combines a historic flavor - this was the route of the Iditarod trail between Seward, Knik, and Alaskan gold mining areas - with spectacular and varied scenery. The Knik trails offer picturesque Alaskan scenery! Our expert guides will lead you across beautiful meadows, along streams, and past scenic mountains and waterfalls to the ultimate sight of Alaska's mighty Knik Glacier. That was the only reason we really went for it. Such an epic adventure! Knik Glacier Tours, Palmer: Hours, Address, Knik Glacier Tours Reviews: 5/5. See all hours. The high elevation Chugach Mountains that form the Knik River Valley make for a dramatic backdrop to the alluvial gravel bars and winding braids of the Knik River. Palmer, AK, USA. Chickaloon-Knik Nelchina Trail System. Word to the wise, stick to the well traveled paths. Click to expand... Those Polaris riders are lucky they didn't need you to drag them out of there, LOL . Options for helicopter tour include glacier landings near large azure melt pools, guided heli-hiking and glacier dogsled tours. Tour lasts about 3 hours in total. The Knik Glacier bike trail starts near Knik Glacier Tours on Google Maps. Picnic by the Knik Glacier. Pedal straight up the Knik River? Knik Glacier Tours, Palmer, Alaska. Awesome riding! 236 reviews #2 of 15 Tours in Palmer. A trail profile illustrates the changes in elevation along the trail. The breaking ice when I slid down was the thin top layer. Guides provide access, difficulty, length, and use information. Why? There was a thin layer of ice over a much thicker layer, with an air gap in between. A large flat parking spot is available which has plenty of room for large trailers. 30-minute army truck ride followed by a 30-minute jet boat ride to the spectacular Knik Glacier. Did you go out the lake trail at Eklutna? The Knik Glacier snakes out of the Chugach Mountains, tumbling into an iceberg-studded lake that feeds the Knik River. Alaska State Parks Trail Guides provide a variety of information about a particular trail or trails. Current OHV area map and GPS points for OHV riding and camping at Knik Glacier Trail in Alaska. Marcus Baker, the Chugach’s highest peak, looms overhead just a few miles away. Knik Glacier via Jim Creek is a 38.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Palmer, Alaska that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. Either way Knik Glacier was amazing to see. Great views! United States ; Alaska (AK) Palmer ; Things to Do in Palmer ; Knik Glacier Tours; Search. Yes we did get stuck so make sure you have a winch and go with others. The trail itself is well-defined yet rugged. These trails are probably the most popular offroad destinations in south-central Alaska. Which is good! 1K likes. 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