Aniakchak River
Aniakchak River
Aniakchak River
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
Post Office Box 7
King Salmon, Alaska 99613
Designated Reach: December 2, 1980. That portion of the river -- including its major tributaries, Hidden Creek, Mystery Creek, Albert Johnson Creek, and the North Fork Aniakchak River -- within the Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve.
Classification/Mileage: Wild -- 63.0 miles; Total -- 63.0 miles.
Lying entirely within Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, you can float this river from inside the caldera of a volcano, past spectacles of wildlife and geology, and through "The Gates" to the Pacific Ocean. The river moves swiftly through a narrow gorge, and large rocks demand precise maneuvering. Only the most experienced rafters contemplate this float trip, which takes 3-4 days to complete.