This is a sweet trail to take your dog for a romp and a swim, or to take kids and others who can't walk too far. A one mile trail circles Reflections Lake, part of the Palmer Hay Flats, located just off the Glenn Highway at the confluence of the Matanuska and Knik Rivers.
You eventually meander your way out to the slough where there's lots of small braided streams, open space, driftwood, and killer views of the mountains and Knik Arm.
The trail is tree-lined and the lake is loaded with all sorts of birds. We were there in May and came across lots of birdwatchers crouched in the bushes, peering through binoculars.
The Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats plan to widen the trail this year. They have a trail map posted on their website.
If you're coming from Anchorage, take the Knik River Access exit right after you cross the Knik River bridge. Turn left under the overpass, then left again onto the frontage road and head towards the river access which is at the foot of the bridge. Before you get to the river though, you'll see a gated small access road on the right -- the lake is just a short walk down the path. You can park by the gate or along the frontage road.
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