Class II-III Alatna River, AK

The Alatna River flows from the Endicott Mountains 145 miles southeast to the Koyukuk River. The main stem of the river is within Gates of the Artic National Park and Preserve (measuring 83 miles) and was designated a wild river in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA).

The Alatna River flows from lakes high on the Artic Divide and drains the central Brooks Range.

The first twenty-five miles from the headwater lakes are rocky and can be very shallow and during low water, a portage of several miles from the Summit Lake may be required and lining boats may be necessary.

For More Information See:

Alatna River - rivers.gov

Alatna River - National Park Service