The Sheenjek River, from its headwaters in the glaciers of the Romanzof Mountains to its mouth on the Porcupine River, is an area of exceptional scenic beauty and primitive characteristics.
The river spans three distinct physiographic provinces, starting with its headwaters in an alpine region on the south slope of the Brooks Range. From the rugged, steep tundra valleys of the alpine zone the river flows into a piedmont area of rolling hills with streambank borders of willow, poplar, spruce, and birch. Away from the river, arctic tundra dominates the landscape. Below the piedmont zone the river enters the upper reaches of the Yukon Flats. Here, the river meanders broadly.
Along the Sheenjek’s entire length are undisturbed examples of complete ecological communities exactly as nature has created them.
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Sheenjek Wild and Scenic River - rivers.gov