Kayaking the Knik River (Full Day Eco Tour)

The journey, in full

This tour starts and ends at Reflections Lake; 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 dunes….Depending on the water level, we may need to carry/tow our paddle crafts and hike through loose glacier silt/sand for up to a quarter mile. In this section of the tour, you will have the best view/photo opportunities of the Knik Glacier in the distance. After the dunes, we begin floating down the Knik River back to Reflections Lake. 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 back to your car. There is a vault toilet at Reflection’s Lake. Otherwise, there are just bushes, so please plan accordingly. This tour takes approximately 7 to 8 hours to complete. Completion times can vary depending on natural factors outside of our control, such as water levels, flow rates on the river, wind speed/direction, and sand conditions in the dunes. On this trip, we have seen a variety of wildlife, including river otters, beavers, eagles, salmon, ducks, owls, porcupines, moose, bears, and coyotes. This trip has a diverse set of landscapes we kayak through, from marshlands to a glacier-formed river. This trip takes place in a woodland setting, thus giving the participant a true outdoor Alaskan experience.