The Knik Glacier is the largest glacier in South Central Alaska and is the headwaters of the Knik River. The river flows through the heart of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. This glacier-formed valley is teeming with wildlife such as moose, bears, bald eagles, and salmon. We will try to spot as much wildlife as we can. We will also stop at a viewpoint along the route so that you can snap a photo of the mighty Knik Glacier. This trip has a diverse set of landscapes we kayak through marshlands to a glacier-formed river.

This tour starts and ends at Old Knik Bridge, once everyone is checked in we will transfer everyone to Jim Lake. After paddling across the lake there is a small, easy portage where we carry our kayaks to the creek. The creek is slow moving and very relaxing AKA the Bayou of Alaska. After following the creek we will come to a river delta and sand dunes….Depending on the water level we may need to carry / tow our paddle crafts. This section of the tour will include hiking through loose glacier silt/sand, for up to a quarter mile depending on water levels. This section of the tour you will have the best view / photo opportunities of Knik Glacier in the distance. After the dunes, we begin the last part of our journey, on the Knik River. The Knik River is glacier fed so no jumping in unless you want a very cold bath. The Knik River has a strong but slow moving current that takes us to the Old Knik River Bridge and back to your car.