|
River
|
Borough
|
Reach
|
Length
(miles)
|
Year
Listed/ Updated
|
|
|
Description
|
| Lace River |
Juneau |
Arm of Mead
Glacier to Berners Bay |
20
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W |
Large ponds
and pools, extremely broad channels, and high mountains. Prime
moose, waterfowl, and furbearer habitat. |
| Lake Creek |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
From Chelatna
Lake (Latitude: 62 degrees, 31'/Longitude: 151 degrees, 30')
to the confluence of Lake Creek and Yentna River (Latitude:
61 degrees, 53'/Longitude: 150 degrees, 55') |
64
|
1995
|
W
|
S, R, F, C |
Receives heavy
angler use for king salmon, coho salmon, and rainbow trout.
The highly scenic Chelatna Lake and the creek's upper reaches
afford scenic views of Mt. Foraker and the Alaska Range. Popular
floating river with Class II and III whitewater. Contains native
archaeological sites and remains of early gold mining. |
| LeConte Glacier |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
5000 foot
elevation in ice fields on Canadian border to saltwater in LeConte
Bay |
6
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Southern-most
glacier in North America that terminates in saltwater; and most
rapidly flowing (calving frequently) glacier in Alaska. Popular
sightseeing destination for boats and planes. |
| Lethe River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
to Ukak River confluence in Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes |
14
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G |
Forms narrow,
fluted gorge as deep as 100 ft in lower reaches. Pumice floats
in river. Cuts through ash sheet of Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. |
| Lisianski
River |
Sitka |
Small lake
on divide between Lisianski Strait and Northern Arm of Hoonah
Sound to Lisianski Strait |
5
|
1993
|
W
|
W, O |
Provides habitat
for brown bear and Sitka black-tailed deer among other species.
Has narrow band of old-growth spruce and hemlock. |
| Little Susitna
River (including Nancy Lake Creek) |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
From Talkeetna
Mountains, Fishhook Road to Yohn Lake, Iditarod Racing Trail. |
62
|
1995
|
S
|
R, F, C |
Primary spawning
habitat for King, coho, and chum salmon. Receives the highest
angling effort of the six State Recreation Rivers because of
its accessibility. Popular also for boating, snow-machining,
dog mushing, and cross-country skiing. |
| Lost River/Tawah
Creek |
Skagway |
Both start
at 50 foot elevation. Tawah Creek terminates at Lost River and
Lost River terminates at Gulf of Alaska |
10
|
1993
|
R
|
S, O |
Low-gradient,
meandering streams, located in wide, shallow valleys with marshy
bottoms. Exceptional fisheries and hunting qualities make area
outstanding for subsistence use. |
| Mageik Creek |
Lake and Peninsula |
Katmai Pass
southeast to Katmai River confluence |
12
|
1993
|
|
S, G, W, H |
Course changed
by lava flow off Mt. Trident in 1960's. Large, black flows approach
creek in several places defining its course. Bears fish salmon. |
| Main Creek |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
south to Amber Bay |
13
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, W |
Coho salmon
run. Bear fishing area. Popular destination for local sport
fishing lodges. |
| Maksoutof
River Complex |
Sitka |
Northeast
of Rezanof Lake through chain of lakes to outlet of Maksoutof
Lake |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Subalpine
slopes rise from river system. Drainage is unroaded and undeveloped. |
| Marten Lake
and Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
2000 foot
elevation on mainland to saltwater in Bradfield Canal |
6
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W |
Moderate runs
of pink and chum salmon and steelhead. Abundant brown bear populations.
Unobstructed alpine views from lake. |
| Marten River |
Outer Ketchikan |
4000 foot
elevation near Canadian border to saltwater in Marten Arm |
17
|
1993
|
W
|
F, W |
Highly productive
and one of few king salmon streams in southern Southeast; coho,
chum, and pink salmon also present. Brown bearsare common. |
| Martin Creek |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
south of Mt. Mageik east to Katmai River confluence |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W,
H |
Inundated
by pumiceous fallout during 1912 eruption. Part of historic
trade route over Katmai Pass; today used as backpacker route.
Bears fish salmon. |
| Meshik River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
including Meshik Lake south and west from Aleutian Range to
Preserve boundary |
18
|
1993
|
W
|
R, W, H, O |
Served as
route across peninsula from Pacific side on Kejulik and Aniakchak
Bays to Port Heiden area on Bristol Bay. Wildlife habitat for
bears, moose, caribou, and wolves. Popular for guided hunting.
Extensive wetlands along corridor. |
| Moraine Creek |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
to Kukaklek Lake |
22
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W |
Spawning area
for sockeye salmon and rainbow trout. Popular recreational fishery.
Numerous wildlife such as bears, moose, and coyotes. |
| Mud Bay River |
Sitka |
Small lake
at 1900 foot elevation to Mud Bay off Icy Strait |
10
|
1993
|
W, R
|
S, F, W |
Excellent
brown bear and deer habitat. Remarkable for its anadromous fish
values. |
| Nabesna River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Nabesna Glacier
downstream to park boundary |
20
|
1993
|
W
|
S, W, H |
Spectacular
scenery. Access to historic mining activity. |
| Naha River |
Ketchikan
Gateway |
Orton and
Snow Lakes to saltwater at Roosevelt Lagoon by Naha Bay |
19
|
1993
|
W, S
|
R, F, W, H,
C |
Excellent
trout and coho sport fishery and major producer of all commercial
species of salmon except kings. Sportfishing, hiking, canoeing,
boating, photography, wildlife viewing, and hunting. One of
first hatcheries in region established on Heckman Lake, and
evidence of prehistoric use. |
| Naknek River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Outlet of
Naknek Lake downstream to park boundary |
6
|
1993
|
S
|
R, F, W, H |
Late historic
site located on east side of river across from recreational
camp. Caribou migrate into park. Provides for rainbow trout
fishing. |
| Nation River |
Southeast
Fairbanks |
Preserve boundary
to river mouth |
16
|
1993
|
W
|
F, W |
Defacto wilderness
and anadromous fisheries. |
| Neacola River |
Kenai Peninsula |
Headwaters
to Kenibuna Lake. Roughly 1/4 mile of the southeast channel
is outside the park boundary |
25
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Scenic views
of the Alaska Range, hanging glaciers, and Mt. Spurr at the
take-out. |
| Necons River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
west of Merrill Pass downstream through Two Lakes to the Stony
River confluence |
42
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Rugged, jagged,
knife-edged ridges and peaks along with hanging glaciers in
the Alaska Range. |
| Niblack Lakes
and Streams |
Prince of
Wales |
Lake at 1400
foot elevation to Moira Sound at Niblack Anchorage |
5
|
1993
|
W
|
F |
Important
producer of pink, chum, and coho salmon. |
| Nigu River |
Yukon-Koyukuk |
Headwaters
downstream to park boundary |
25
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, O |
Canoeing/kayaking, wildlife observation, photography, hiking
and backpacking, and wilderness like camping. At least two known
archeological sites. |
| Nizina River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Nizina Glacier
downstream to Chitina River confluence |
37
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, H |
Historical
significance. Scenic, rock glaciers. |
| Nooya Creek |
Outer Ketchikan |
Nooya Lake
to saltwater in east side of Rudyerd Bay |
1
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W |
Well-known
for run of pink salmon and good place to view brown bear. Stream
drops 200 feet over a spectacular cascade, and is accessed by
trail from saltwater. |
| Noxapaga River
(including tributaries) |
Northwest
Arctic |
Headwaters
of various tributaries downstream to preserve boundary |
70
|
1993
|
W
|
G, H |
Begins in
Imuruk volcanics and flows near Lost Jim Lava Flow, which is
rare in arctic regions. Flow includes lava tubes, ice caves,
and initial stages of plant invasion. Lava Lake was site of
secret military weather station in World War II. |
| Nugnugaluktuk
River (including estuary and tributaries) |
Nome, Northwest
Arctic |
Estuary on
Goodhope Bay upstream to headwaters of various tributaries. |
200
|
1993
|
W
|
G, W, H |
Passes through
most significant waterfowl breeding area in park and tundra
sequence. Includes numerous wildlife and Devil Mountain, a volcanic
neck rising 500 ft above surrounding lowlands. |
| Nuka River |
Kenai Peninsula |
Headwaters
from Nuka Glacier terminus to Beauty Bay |
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W, H |
Flows from
broad, glacial valley into a narrow gorge and down a braided
floodplain into Beauty Bay. Pink and dog salmon spawn in tributaries.
Numerous wildlife. Remnants of gold mining activity from 1930's. |
| Nutkwa Streams |
Prince of
Wales |
Point where
three major tributaries combine to Nutkwa Lagoon |
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W |
Important
producer of coho and sockeye. Abundant black bear population.
Fishing and hunting prevalent recreation activities. |
| Olive Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
2000 foot
elevation on Etolin Island to saltwater in Olive Cove |
4
|
1993
|
W, R
|
R, F |
Has two important
lakes that contribute to its high fish and recreation values.
Popular for steelhead and rainbow trout fishing. |
| Orchard Creek
and Lake |
Ketchikan
Gateway |
2000 foot
elevation to saltwater in Shrimp Bay |
26
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W,
O |
Beautiful
double waterfall where creek drops into Shrimp Bay. Ecologically
significant as contains pristine floodplain and spruce forest
with large diameter trees. Numerous fish and wildlife species. |
| Patterson
River |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
From glaciers
above 5000 foot elevation to saltwater in Thomas Bay on mainland |
7
|
1993
|
W, R
|
S, R, G, W |
Scenic views
of glaciers, alpine areas, and rugged mountains. Remnant stumps
from pre-glacier forests have been exposed as glacier retreated.
Good moose hunting. |
| Pavlof River
and Lake |
Sitka |
High mountain
basin north of Tenakee Springs to Pavlof Harbor in Freshwater
Bay |
10
|
1993
|
R
|
R, F |
One of 19
"high value" watersheds in Alaska for fisheries production.
Receives very high recreation especially sport fishing. |
| Petersburg
Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 500
foot elevation to saltwater in Wrangell Narrows on Kupreanof
Island |
7
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, H |
High fish
values for steelhead, silver, sockeye, and pink salmon, and
Dolly Varden. In Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness. |
| Porcupine
Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Low elevation
to saltwater in Steamer Bay on Etolin Island |
2
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, W |
High sport
fish value for cutthroat trout, steelhead, and Dolly Varden.
Grass flat at mouth of creek contributes to wildlife and recreation
values. |
| Portage Creek |
Ketchikan
Gateway |
Mt. Reid at
3900 foot elevation to saltwater in Portage Cove, Behm Canal |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
H, C |
Part of land
and water transportation route from Hyder to Ketchikan. |
| Punchbowl
Creek |
Outer Ketchikan |
Punchbowl
Lake to saltwater in Punchbowl Cove |
1
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Outlet a classic
example of a "hanging lake" carved by glacial action. Drops
75 feet over falls, providing a popular sightseeing destination. |
| Rainbow River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Serpent Tongue
Glacier northwest to Savonoski River |
13
|
1993
|
W
|
G, F, W |
Unique geological
history dominated recently by glaciation. Critical wildlife
habitat for brown bears, because salmon are available for fishing. |
| Red Bluff
Bay Tributaries |
Sitka |
North branch
begins at 2300 foot elevation flowing into south branch which
begins at 1500 feet and terminates in Red Bluff Bay |
13
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F,
O |
Serpentine
mineralization, wide range of ecosystems and unique tidal meadows.
Productive for anadromous fisheries. |
| Red River |
Kenai Peninsula |
Red Glacier
downstream easterly to Cook Inlet |
5
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Views of the
Alaska Range; looking up at Iliamna volcano. |
| Reed River |
Yukon-Koyukuk |
Three segments:
First from headwaters downstream 17 miles to park boundary,
Second 12 miles due west of Walker Lake, and Third 12 miles
upstream from confluence with Kobuk River |
41
|
1993
|
W
|
O |
Hot springs
in downstream portion with remnant plant population around spring. |
| Resurrection
River |
Kenai Peninsula |
Northern most
boundary of park downstream where river serves as common boundary
with Chugach National Forest past Exit Glacier Road bridge to
eastern park boundary near Mt. Benson |
18
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R, F, W |
Exceptional
habitat for silver salmon. Mountain peaks rise abruptly over
4000 ft. above the braided, glacially influenced river. Numerous
wildlife. |
| Rudyerd Creek |
Outer Ketchikan |
2000 foot
elevation to saltwater at northern end of Rudyerd Bay |
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, W |
Abundant brown
bear and mountain goat populations. Spectacularly scenic. |
| Salmon Bay
Lake and Stream |
Prince of
Wales |
Salmon Bay
Lake to saltwater |
6
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, F, W |
Anadromous
fish stream. Numerous wildlife species including black bear
and Sitka black-tailed deer. Stands of very large old-growth
forest. |
| Salmon River |
Outer Ketchikan |
One tributary
from small Texas Lakes and other from Salmon Glacier in British
Columbia. Both flow into Portland Canal at Hyder |
10
|
1993
|
R
|
G |
Flows through
valley carved and formed by continental glaciation. Glaciers
and overwhelming glacial topography are visible from within
corridor. |
| Santa Anna
Creek and Lake Helen |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
500 foot elevation
on mainland to saltwater in Santa Anna Inlet |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F |
High sport
fish values. Unique low elevation lake, Lake Helen, can be entered
by boat from saltwater at high tide. |
| Sarkar Lakes |
Prince of
Wales |
Series of
in-channel lakes on west side of Prince of Wales Island |
19
|
1993
|
W, S, R
|
S, F, W, H,
C |
High populations
of fish and wildlife species. Intricate system of interconnecting
lakes and streams, scattered low mountains, and small cascading
waterfalls. Historic fish weir, canoe run, and earliest house
forms in southeast Alaska found along bank. |
| Savonoski
River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
west to mouth at east end of Iliuk Arm on Naknek Lake |
40
|
1993
|
W
|
G, W, H |
Historic village
of Old Savonoski and archaeological sites. Unique geological
history dominated recently by glaciation. Critical wildlife
habitat for brown bears. |
| Scenery Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Glaciers above
4000 foot elevation to saltwater in Thomas Bay on mainland |
8
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Views up fiord
and canyon from saltwater are outstanding. Used extensively
for major charter boat tours. |
| Serpentine
River |
Nome |
10 miles upstream
from mouth and continuing upstream on north and middle forks
to headwaters. On south fork for 40 miles to preserve boundary |
210
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, G, H |
Granite spires
and outcrops, all types of tundra, thermal springs on middle
fork, and archeological and historic sites. North fork drains
extensive area of shield and maar volcanoes. |
| Shakes Slough |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Mainland in
icefields as branch of LeConte Glacier to Stikine River |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, W, O |
Shakes Glacier
creates unique local climate around Shakes Lake with typical
alpine vegetation found near sea level. In Stikine-LeConte Wilderness
Area. |
| Shipley Creek
and Lake |
Prince of
Wales |
Shipley Lake
to saltwater in Shipley Bay |
5
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W, H,
C |
Supports a
subsistence sockeye fishery. Good cutthroat, rainbow, Dolly
Varden char, and pinks and chum fishing. One of largest concentrations
of petroglyphs nearby. Numerous wildlife including marine mammals. |
| Sitkoh Creek |
Sitka |
Sitkoh Lake
to Sitkoh Bay |
4
|
1993
|
S
|
R, F |
Exceptional
steelhead run valued by sport anglers. Sockeye salmon sought
by subsistence users. |
| Skagway River,
North Fork |
Skagway-Yakutat-Angoon |
Confluence
of North Fork and Skagway River north to Canada border |
6
|
1993
|
R
|
H |
Historic travel
corridor between Canadian interior and pacific coast. Used during
Klondike Gold Rush first as trail, improved as wagon/cart road,
and finally as railroad corridor. |
| Sockeye Creek,
Hugh Smith Lake |
Outer Ketchikan |
Confluence
of Buschmann Creek and Cobb Creek at Hugh Smith Lake to saltwater
near Mink Bay |
9
|
1993
|
W
|
F |
One of few
sockeye fisheries in Misty Fiords. Cutthroat and Dolly Varden
char also present. |
| Soda Creek
and Lake |
Prince of
Wales |
200 foot elevation
to saltwater at Soda Bay |
3
|
1993
|
W
|
G |
Carbonate
mineral springs. Mineral deposits and formations associated
with springs. |
| Spring Creek,
Lake Shelokum |
Ketchikan
Gateway |
1500 foot
elevation to saltwater at Bailey Bay |
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, O |
Views of nearby
cliffs and peaks and the hot springs, ringed with abundant algael
growths and topped with clouds of steam rising from hillside.
Also cascades, waterfalls and many seeps. |
| Stikine River |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
U.S./Canada
border to saltwater in Dry Strait |
25
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, F, W,
H, O |
Passes through
Coast Range providing transportation route to interior. Unique
ecological area due to climate of interior influencing the Stikine
Valley. Large spawning run of king salmon. |
| Stony River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Northern park
boundary downstream to about eight air miles downstream of the
Necons River confluence near western park boundary |
38
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Scenic mountains
and glaciated valley. |
| Swikshak River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
to mouth at Kayuyak Bay about 10 miles north of Hallo Bay |
18
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W,
O |
Example of
glacial, braided stream. Important bear foraging area. Harbor
seals and sea otters are common in mouth. |
| Swventymile
River |
Southeast
Fairbanks |
Headwaters
to preserve boundary. |
20
|
1993
|
W
|
G, W, O |
Archeological
sites, wildlife, and glacial features which are unusual in this
region. |
| Taiya River |
Skagway-Yakutat-Angoon |
Taiya Inlet
northerly to Chilkoot Pass at Canadian border |
17
|
1993
|
W, R
|
H, O |
Valley is
very short, natural transportation corridor for plants and animals
between the Pacific maritime climate and the Canadian interior.
Used during Klondike Gold Rush. |
| Taku River,Twin
Glaciers Lake |
Juneau |
Canada-United
States border to Taku Inlet |
17
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, F,
O |
Extraordinarily
productive for fish. Wide, meandering river, high mountains
on either side and several glaciers. Important habitat for moose. |
| Talachulitna
River (including Talachulitna Creek) |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
From Talachulitna
(Latitude: 61 degrees, 35'/Longitude: 151 degrees,35') and Wolf
Lakes (Latitude: 61 degrees, 41'/Longitude: 151 degrees, 5')
to the confluence of Talachulitna and Skwentna rivers (Latitude:
61 degrees, 51'/Longitude: 151 degrees, 25' |
87
|
1995
|
W
|
S, F, C |
Popular angling
river for King salmon, coho salmon, and rainbow trout. Highly
scenic because of clear water, canyons, and view of the Alaska
Range. Popular for wilderness float trips, yet accessible by
floatplane at its headwaters, middle reaches and mouth. |
| Talkeetna
River (including Clear Creek) |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
From Mid-Talkeetna
Canyon (Latitude: 62 degrees, 30'/Longitude: 149 degrees, 15')
to confluence of Talkeetna and Susitna Rivers (Latitude: 62
degrees, 20'/Longitude: 150 degrees, 6') |
54
|
1995
|
S
|
S, R, G, F,
C |
High angler
effort for King and coho salmon, particularly at the mouth of
Clear Creek. The scenic Talkeetna Canyon offers nearly 14 miles
of continuous Class II and III rapids and several Class IV areas.
The upper river is popular for kayaking and rafting, while the
lower river can be used for floating and power boating. |
| Tana River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Tana Glacier
downstream to Chitina River confluence |
31
|
1993
|
W
|
S, W |
Mountainous
scenery and wildlife. |
| Tanalian River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Kontrashibuna
Lake downstream to Lake Clark near Port Alsworth |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
50 foot high
waterfall; mountainous scenery. |
| Tazimina River
and Lakes |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
in Chigmit Mountains westerly through Upper and Lower Tazimina
Lakes to Sixmile Lake |
54
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F |
60 foot waterfall
along lower river. Trophy rainbow trout fishing; large runs
of sockeye salmon. |
| Tebay Lake
and River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Tebay Lakes
downstream to Chitina River confluence |
15
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, W |
Scenic, wilderness
recreation opportunities, and wildlife (Dall sheep). |
| Telaquana
River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Telaquana
Pass in Alaska Range, through Telaquana Lake to park boundary |
35
|
1993
|
W
|
S, O |
Impressive
views of jagged peaks in Alaska Range from upper river and lake.
Important archeological site near lake outlet. |
| Thorne River,
Hatchery Creek |
Prince of
Wales |
Thorne Bay
to Lake Bay and Whale Passage |
42
|
1993
|
S, R
|
S, R, F, W |
Excellent
fishing opportunities such as coho, sockeye, chum, and steelhead
trout. Only known inland nesting bald eagles in Southeast Alaska.
Unique wetlands habitat, diverse shoreline, and stream channels.
Extensive canoe opportunities. |
| Trail River |
Sitka |
Small cirque
lake north of Tarn Mountain to tidal flat at head of Idaho Inlet |
6
|
1993
|
W
|
W, O |
One of largest
remaining stands of old-growth Sitka spruce on Chichagof Island,
a great ecological interest. Large numbers of both brown bear
and black-tailed deer along river. |
| Tunehean Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 1000
foot elevation to saltwater in Keku Straits on Kupreanof Island |
8
|
1993
|
W
|
F |
High commercial
and sport fish values for coho salmon and steelhead. |
| Ukak River |
Lake and Peninsula |
Confluence
of Knife and Windy Creeks downstream to Iliuk Arm on Naknek
Lake |
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W,
H |
Flows beside
roughly 400 ft. wall of ash from 1912 eruption. Was part of
trade route over Katmai Pass. Ash laden waters. |
| Unuk River |
Outer Ketchikan |
British Columbia
to saltwater in Burroughs Bay, upper Behm Canal |
23
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W,
H, C |
One of few
king salmon streams in southern Southeast Alaska. Abundant brown
bear population. Several old homesteads and numerous traditional
use sites. |
| Virginia Lake
and Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
2000 foot
elevation on mainland to saltwater in Eastern Passage |
9
|
1993
|
S
|
R, F |
Trophy-sized
cutthroat trout in Virginia Lake; accessible by trail. |
| Walker Creek
and Lake |
Outer Ketchikan |
Walker Lake
to saltwater in Walker Cove |
6
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F, W |
Support high
value trout fishery. Brown bear and mountain goats are abundant.
Renowned for spectacular scenery; one of two most frequently
visited areas in Misty Fiords. |
| Ward Creek
and Lake |
Ketchikan
Gateway |
Connell Lake
to saltwater at Ward Cove |
3
|
1993
|
R
|
R, F |
Provides some
of best stream fishing in Ketchikan area including all salmon
species except king salmon. Over 50 years of excellent diverse
recreational opportunities; accessible by both roads and trails. |
| White River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Russell Glacier
downstream to Canada Border |
20
|
1993
|
W
|
G, H |
Historic travel
corridor. End of Chitistone Pass. White River Ash field from
unknown volcanic source. |
| Whiting River |
Juneau |
U.S./Canada
border to Port Snettisham |
25
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F |
Large mountains,
glaciers and lake. Recreational fishing. Challenging whitewater. |
| Wilson River
and Lake |
Outer Ketchikan |
Wilson Lake
to saltwater at Wilson Arm |
12
|
1993
|
W, S
|
F, W |
Excellent
cutthroat, Dolly Varden char, and Kokanee fishing. Unusual high
concentration of brown bear. |
| Wolverine
Creek, McDonald Lake |
Ketchikan
Gateway |
McDonald Lake
to saltwater at Yes Bay |
6
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, W |
Good steelhead
run, five species of salmon, grayling, western brook lamprey,
Dolly Varden char, and cutthroat and rainbow trout. Number of
wildlife species. Trail access from saltwater to McDonald Lake. |
| Wolverine
Falls Creek |
Lake and Peninsula |
Headwaters
north of Hook Glacier northwest to Savonoski River confluence |
16
|
1993
|
W
|
G, W, H |
Contains historic
village of Old Savonoski and archeological sites. Critical wildlife
habitat for brown bears due to salmon supply until November. |
| Yukon River |
Southeast
Fairbanks |
Upstream preserve
boundary near Calico Bluffs to downstream preserve boundary
near Circle |
128
|
1993
|
W, S
|
G, W, H |
Historic site,
recognized by Congress, with association to gold rush era on
Yukon River. Geologic features show strata of precambrian era.
700 million year old marine fossils. |
Last Modified 2-27-09
