Ride an ATV trail to Knik Glacier with lunch and gear included
6-8 Hours
2 people
Lunch, bottled water, gear
Ride a full-day ATV route through water crossings and muddy sections on the 23-mile trail to Knik Glacier near Lake George. You’ll start at the Knik Public Use Parking Lot and head out on rugged, bumpy terrain.
Drivers must be 18+ and passengers must be at least 4 years old. The trail is rough and includes bumpy sections, water crossings, and mud, so plan to get dirty.
Day tours: 100% refund 2+ weeks before; 50% refund at least 1 week before; less than 1 week (including no-shows) charged 100%. Midnight Sun tours: non-refundable 50% booking fee; less than 2 weeks or no-shows charged 100%. Full refund if they cancel due to weather/mechanical failure.
Drive if you are 18 or older. Ride as a passenger if you are at least 4 years old.
Dress in layers. Bring a warm layer (like a hoodie or jacket) plus a rain jacket or water-resistant outer layer. Rain pants can help but aren’t required. Plan to get dirty.
Bring layers with rain gear as your outer layer, a camera or phone for photos, and chapstick. Optional: binoculars, a backpack with extra layers, extra snacks, and goggles (especially if you wear contacts).
Knik Public Use Parking Lot
This ATV adventure earns consistent praise for its exceptional guides and spectacular scenery along the Knik River Valley to the glacier. Reviewers consistently single out guides like Kevin, Jeremiah, and Tim for being knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely fun to ride with. The staff goes above and beyond on customer service too—Rachel gets multiple shoutouts for being flexible with rescheduling and quick to solve problems when they arise. Equipment is top-notch, with well-maintained UTVs and all necessary gear provided, including boots, gloves, and rain gear. The full-day tour to the Knik Glacier seems to be the standout experience, with travelers raving about the diverse terrain covering mud, sand, water crossings, and river beds. Many wish they'd booked the longer tour instead of the half-day option. The lunch at the glacier gets special mention, particularly the salmon tacos. Even groups with little ATV experience felt comfortable and safe throughout. Multiple reviewers call this their favorite part of their entire Alaska trip, which speaks volumes about the quality of the experience you can expect here.