National Wild and Scenic River Systems
Wild, free-flowing rivers born in cold
mountain lakes or nurtured by runoff from remote
highlands provide transportation corridors through some
of Alaska's most spectacular geography. Crags and peaks,
narrow canyons, rolling tundra-cloaked hills, or
forested slopes present themselves in a constantly
changing panorama during a float trip.
Congress established the National Wild
and Scenic Rivers System to preserve in a free-flowing
condition rivers of remarkable scenic, recreational,
geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or
other similar value. All or part of 25 such rivers In
Alaska are designated wild and scenic. The National Park
Service administers 13 of these, all designated "wild."
With one exception the designated sections lie within
the boundaries of parks, monuments, or preserves.
Because of their classifications, only minimal
development will be allowed along the banks of these
rivers. Included are the following rivers: Alagnak,
Alatna, Aniakchak, Charley, Chilikadrotna, John, Kobuk,
Mulchatna, Noatak, Koyukuk (North Fork), Salmon,
Tinayguk, and Tilkakila.
Access & Information
Refer to the areas in which the rivers
occur:
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Kenai Peninsula
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Alaska Travel |
South Central 