An adventure in a true wilderness relatively close to the city of Fairbanks, the hub of the interior. The landscape along this water way varies from the rolling hills of the Tanana/Yukon Uplands to the jagged limestone peaks of the White Mountains.
A wild and scenic river, Beaver Creek seeks it's way through the White Mountains, a lime stone formation in Alaska’s interior. The river originates in this mountain range, approximately 50 miles northeast of Fairbanks and flows along jagged limestone peaks towards the Yukon River. Ahead of us are 127 miles of a designated National Wild and Scenic River, most of it within the White Mountains Recreation Area.
The river’s clear, moderately swift water and unparalleled scenery make for a remote but relaxing trip. We have great opportunities on the first few days for hikes into the surrounding mountains.
The river’s clear, moderately swift water and unparalleled scenery make for a remote but relaxing trip. We have great opportunities on the first few days for hikes into the surrounding mountains.
Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska
Pre-trip meeting at the GoNorth Travel Center. We go through gear, food and final details and run if necessary last minute errands. Overnight at the GoNorth Travel Center.
Day 2: Drive on the Steese Highway to Nome Creek
A two hour drive brings us to Nome Creek about 50 miles northeast of Fairbanks. We set up our boats and hit the river for our first log of about 10 miles.
Day 3 to day 8: On the river
The river offers variety. Moderately swift water let us enjoy this float trip. Watch for Moose along the river. We might see a Black Bear or even a Grizzly. Farther into the trip we have the chance to see Dall Sheep grazing on the slopes of the White Mountains. Beaver Creek offers outstanding fishing for Arctic Grayling.
Day 9: Flight back to Fairbanks
A gravel bar just below Victoria Creek will be the airstrip for the bush plane to land. After a short flight we are back in Fairbanks. Overnight at the GoNorth Travel Center.
Pre-
A two hour drive brings us to Nome Creek about 50 miles northeast of Fairbanks. We set up our boats and hit the river for our first log of about 10 miles.
Day 3 to day 8: On the river
The river offers variety. Moderately swift water let us enjoy this float trip. Watch for Moose along the river. We might see a Black Bear or even a Grizzly. Farther into the trip we have the chance to see Dall Sheep grazing on the slopes of the White Mountains. Beaver Creek offers outstanding fishing for Arctic Grayling.
Day 9: Flight back to Fairbanks
A gravel bar just below Victoria Creek will be the airstrip for the bush plane to land. After a short flight we are back in Fairbanks. Overnight at the GoNorth Travel Center.
Tour dates: August 2 - August 9, 2010
Trip length: 8 days
Price per person: $1815
Price per person: $1815
Experience: Average physical strength and agility,
basic knowledge of canoeing and paddling
basic knowledge of canoeing and paddling
Beaver Creek Canoeing
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