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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
River Trips
 

The rivers of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve offer visitors adventure and solitude. It is possible to travel for days at a time without seeing another person, trail, sign or bridge.

Each river visitor is responsible for minimizing his or her impact on the river corridor to preserve the wild and pristine character of the river. Make "leaving no trace" of your visit and the safe completion of your journey down river the goals for your Alaskan adventure.

 
Wrangell-St. Elias rivers are wild and ever-changing.
River travel within Wrangell-St. Elias is known for its scenic beauty and pristine campsites. Rivers here are wild and everchanging.
 

Selected Float Trip Descriptions

Nizina Glacier to Chitina Float NEW
Nizina, Kennicott, and Chitina Rivers

Chitina River Float
Hubert's Landing to Chitina

Copper River Float NEW
Chitina to Million Dollar Bridge

Copper River Float
Tazlina to Million Dollar Bridge

Nabesna River Float
Orange Hill to Northway

Skolai Pass-White River Float Report

 

Guide To River Use
Guide to River Use in the Wrangells
Be Safe and Minimize Impacts
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Commercial Services
Local Guides & Outfitters
Air taxis, river guides, mountain guides, hiking guides, local services
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Bison  

Did You Know?
Two herds of bison, the largest land mammal in North America, roam Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. A mature bull, at 6 feet in height and 10 feet in length, can weigh more than a ton.

Last Updated: February 14, 2008 at 15:30 EST