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      The KRPUA is a legislatively designated area (AS 41.23.180-230) managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land, and Water, Southcentral Regional Office. The area was created through a legislative process and signed into law by Governor Frank Murkowski on June 30, 2006 (House Bill 307). Land within the KRPUA boundary encompasses approximately 200,000 acres of state owned lands, and another 60,000 acres of federally owned lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (Friday Creek and Hunter Creek drainages). There are also approximately 1,000 acres of privately owned lands within the KRPUA boundaries. Private and federally owned lands within the area are not subject to KRPUA enforcement regulations and management objectives.

      Like other Public Use Areas in the state, the purpose for establishing the KRPUA is to preserve, perpetuate, and enhance public recreation, enjoyment of fish and wildlife, and the traditional use of fish and wildlife resources. The area provides for a full-spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities, and is open to motorized and non-motorized recreational pursuits. Activities common to the area include riding of off-highway vehicles (OHV's), hunting, fishing, trapping, target shooting, boating, flying planes, horseback riding, biking, hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.

      Prominent land features of the region include the Knik Glacier, Knik River, Pioneer Peak, Jim Creek, Bodenburg Creek, Friday Creek, Metal Creek, and Hunter Creek. 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. Overall the area is rugged and remote, which is what makes it such a popular destination for campers, off-road enthusiasts, fixed wing aviators, horseback riders, and boaters. A sprawling lakes and wetlands complex on the north side of the river is popular among bird watchers, boaters, anglers, and hunters. The area as a whole offers a wide range of multiple-use outdoor recreational pursuits for people of all ages and interests.

      Land managers with DNR's, Division of Mining, Land, and Water, Southcentral Regional Office actively manage the area through partnerships with the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. DNR land managers also receive input and support from local community councils, local residents, and regional outdoor recreation interests groups and non-profit organizations.
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      Region Details
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      • 6
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      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Jul 26, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      18
      Trails Mountain Bike
      20
      Trails E-Bike
      17
      Trails Horse
      5
      Trails Hike
      17
      Trails Trail Running
      16
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      4
      Trails Observed Trials
      4
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      4
      Trails Snowmobile
      3
      Trails Snowshoe
      4
      Trails Downhill Ski
      3
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      4
      Trails Nordic Ski
      4
      Total Distance
      39 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      13 miles
      Total Descent
      3,651 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,339 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,393 ft
      Reports
      19
      Photos
      29
      Ridden Counter
      152

      Photos of Knik River Public Use Area Mountain Bike

      trail: Steeze Grater
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      Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:06pm
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      trail: Steeze Grater
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      Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:06pm
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      trail: Steeze Grater
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      Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:06pm
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      trail: Steeze Grater
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      Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:05pm
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      trail: Steeze Grater
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      Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:05pm
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      Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:05pm
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      Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:05pm
      Jul 26, 2024
      18 |
      Jul 26, 2024 @ 9:03am
      Jul 26, 2024

      Videos of Knik River Public Use Area Mountain Bike

      Mid Indecent Exposure
      46 | Jun 19, 2024
      Upper Indecent Exposure
      54 | Jun 19, 2024
      Lower Indecent Exposure
      40 | Jun 19, 2024
      Steeze Grater crash
      24 | Jun 19, 2024
      March Loamer
      53 | May 12, 2024
      I Wanna Rock
      43 | May 11, 2024
      I Wanna Rock
      | May 8, 2024
      Alaskan Slab - The Steeze Grater - My new...
      3:27 | 125 | Apr 27, 2024 , Palmer

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      leelauwishlisttrailactivity #61332874
      Nov 4, 2024 @ 9:00am
      3 days
      SueSkiriddentrailactivity #60590545
      Oct 16, 2024 @ 8:53pm
      Oct 16, 2024
      rm7freeridercommenttrailactivity #59583488
      Sep 27, 2024 @ 9:48pm
      Sep 27, 2024
      lU4aEyrlriddentrailactivity #59339623
      Sep 22, 2024 @ 9:13pm
      Sep 22, 2024
      YannikRkVv2ewishlisttrailactivity #58508166 and 2 more
      Sep 7, 2024 @ 9:34pm
      Sep 7, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      rm7freeridertrailSteeze GraterWell, I wouldn't say it's unlike anything in...
      Sep 27, 2024 @ 9:48pm
      Sep 27, 2024
      mexicanbobcattrailIndecent ExposureThe top 2% of the marked Steeze Grater trail...
      Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:16pm
      Jul 26, 2024
      mexicanbobcattrailSteeze GraterAccurate description. Unlike anything in AK....
      Jul 26, 2024 @ 12:13pm
      Jul 26, 2024
      JacobPetersentrailSteeze GraterTrail is in great condition.
      Apr 28, 2024 @ 1:00am
      Apr 28, 2024
      jasonpedalstrailOld RippyThis trail is the original route and was...
      Jan 29, 2023 @ 1:32pm
      Jan 29, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Palmer Bike Park 5 5 111.9 km
      Matanuska Greenbelt Trails 12 21 614.2 km
      Moose Range 52 217.5 km
      Hatcher Pass24.7 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2039 miles3,652 ft13 miles1,339 ft
      #11,619#4,9292919115
      E-Bike1737 miles3,048 ft12 miles1,339 ft
      #4,655#1,051174
      Horse526 miles958 ft7 miles331 ft
      #1,066#7451
      Hike1738 miles3,294 ft13 miles1,339 ft
      #10,569#4,8231713
      Trail Running1638 miles3,294 ft13 miles1,339 ft
      #10,516#4,771171
      Dirtbike/Moto423 miles623 ft6 miles331 ft
      #264#1791
      Observed Trials423 miles623 ft6 miles331 ft
      #37#101
      ATV/ORV/OHV423 miles623 ft6 miles331 ft
      #140#831
      Snowmobile319 miles115 ft4 miles331 ft
      #268
      Snowshoe422 miles449 ft5 miles331 ft
      #673
      Downhill Ski319 miles115 ft4 miles331 ft
      #62
      Backcountry Ski422 miles449 ft5 miles331 ft
      #128
      Nordic Ski422 miles449 ft5 miles331 ft
      #2,013
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