Knik Sand Dunes

4.6/5 (12 reviews)
The Knik trails offer beautiful Alaskan scenery! You have sand dunes, a beautiful river and views of the Knik glacier all at the base of Pioneer Peak. These trails are probably the most popular offroad destinations in south-central Alaska. They are often filmed by out of state crews when they offroa... Read More
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Highlights of Knik Sand Dunes

Camping Category Icon Camping
Mud Category Icon Mud
Overland Category Icon Overland
Sand Category Icon Sand
Water Category Icon Water
Highest Elevation
93 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
RST 17
Nearest Town
Butte
Nearest Services
Palmer
Management Agency
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
District
South-central Regional Office

Overview

The Knik trails offer beautiful Alaskan scenery! You have sand dunes, a beautiful river and views of the Knik glacier all at the base of Pioneer Peak. These trails are probably the most popular offroad destinations in south-central Alaska. They are often filmed by out of state crews when they offroad in Alaska; parts of Expedition Overland (Season 1, Episode 5), Dirt Every Day (Episode 57), and Nitto's 2016 JK-Experience all have been filmed along these 4x4 trails. Viewing the Knik Glacier, gazing into a display of the northern lights in the winter months, and salmon fishing are all highly recommended activities of the area. Often small planes fly overhead and occasionally land on gravel bars. Great place for a quick picnic or an overnight stay. Northern lights viewing is best further away from the dunes as the aurora often appears low on the horizon in the darker months.

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11 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
12 Community Reviews
1 Video
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