Alatna River in Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve

Alatna River

Paddling along the Alatna River offers gorgeous scenery and a chance to see wildlife.

Plan Around Alatna River

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Alatna River Details

Paddling along the Alatna River offers gorgeous scenery and a chance to see wildlife. This wild and scenic river drains the central Brooks Range and features rocky, shallow waters for the first 25 miles. Safety precautions such as lining boats might be necessary at times of low water.

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Nearby Parks Around Alatna River

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71.2 mi away

Gates Of The Arctic

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Denali

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502.1 mi away

Lake Clark

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517.8 mi away

Kenai Fjords

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618.3 mi away

Katmai

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Alatna River

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Alatna River while the map context is still fresh.

12.1 mi away

Arrigetch Peaks

Offering top-notch climbing and wilderness mountaineering opportunities, these peaks are part of the Brooks Range.

24.7 mi away

Kobuk River

The 110-mile long Kobuk River passes through a large forested area.

31.8 mi away

Mount Igikpak

Mount Igikpak is one of the most popular climbing spots in the park.

49.3 mi away

Noatak River

This 65-mile-long river flows through a glacial valley with snow covered peaks.

55.8 mi away

John River

To see a variety of the park's ecosystems, paddle down the John River.