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Half-Life 2 Hints
How can I open this gate?
1 of 5: Fortunately, this is an easy one, similar to the gate you encountered at the very end of Chapter 3.
2 of 5: Drive over and stop the boat near the gate, then get out and look around it on foot.
3 of 5: Just to the left of it is a tall platform with a ladder that you can climb.
4 of 5: At the top, you'll find a gate-opening wheel.
5 of 5: Face it and lean on the "Use item" key until the gate is fully raised and locked into place.
