— Nizina River Wild —

The Details

Trip Length: 5 Days
(4-Days available by request)
Difficulty: Moderate – Camping and/or rafting experience recommended but not required. Good fitness is highly recommended
Months Available: June,
July, August 2022
Custom dates available.
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My favorite part of the trip was taking a hike up to what we named “The Temptress” waterfall. Having degenerative Osteoarthritis I was worried that I would not be able to make it but Kate and Kevin made the hike so much fun I did Read More >

Susan H Rafting Nizina River Wild 2006

This is a unique and remote wilderness adventure, as we will be dropped off and picked up by a bush plane that lands on the river bar. Our flight in takes us to the lake at the toe of the Nizina Glacier, surrounded by ice-capped peaks and rocky crags. The lake itself is full of icebergs, some as large as a house. We will spend the first day hiking and rowing around the lake and exploring the wonders of ice and rock. From here we head downriver for four more days of hiking and rafting. After floating the spectacular Nizina Canyon on the last day, we pull out, pack up, and a bush plane carries us back to McCarthy.

The towering Chugach, Wrangell, and St. Elias mountain ranges are all found in this largest national park and they serve as the backdrop to this classic Alaska expedition. In addition, sparkling side rivers, rare and fascinating geology, good wildlife viewing opportunities, idyllic riverside camp sites and classic natural history will fill your senses. Those seeking a medium length Alaska white water rafting trip into a place less traveled should consider this trip!