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At the end of the frontage road, experienced boaters (primarily airboats and jetboats) often launch on the Knik River to hunt waterfowl downstream in the refuge or to venture upstream outside the refuge for various activities. Rafters and kayakers will occasionally pull out here after launching farther upstream, and kayakers sometimes launch here for trips downstream into the refuge. Note: due to changing tide levels, strong river currents, high winds and numerous navigation hazards including submerged gravel bars, only experienced boaters with local knowledge should attempt to operate boats on the Knik River.