Nahanni River Trips Experience
Nahanni National Park Reserve
The canyons and cascades found in Nahanni’s wild rivers are famous for combining challenging whiter water with cultural experience. A popular trip option begins from Gahnįhthah Mįe (Rabbitkettle Lake). A longer trek commences at Island Lake or even inside Nááts’įhch’oh National Park Reserve at Moose Ponds, the headwaters of the South Nahanni River.
A Nahʔą Dehé sojourn includes a portage at Náįlįcho, then enters a series of Class II and III (depending on water levels) rapids. Canyon Rapids provides the opening salvo, followed by the Figure Eight Rapid at Hell’s Gate, Wrigley Whirlpool, George’s Riffle and finally, Lafferty’s Riffle.
A Nahʔą Dehé excursion offers opportunities for short day hikes along the way. At Náįlįcho and Gahnįhthah Mįe visitors share experiences with park interpreters during campfire programs and guided walks. A white water expedition here saturates the senses with natural, cultural and recreational experiences.
Experience Date: June-September, though visitors should always monitor the specific season’s water levels and weather forecast.
2014 Nahanni River Experience - Find Your Nahanni
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Parks Canada beaver logo
Front close shot of smiling Parks Canada employee in waterproof jacket
Flying through clouds on a small plane. South Nahanni River flows through parkland below. Image zooms down to river
Helmet camera footage of person rowing a boat. People in different boats in background
two people in canoe ride through large standing waves
two people in blue raft ride through large standing waves
three people wearing green shirts sitting on floating dock. One passes camera to another
two people wearing bathing suits jump off dock into water
the head of a smiling person swimming in mountain lake.
Title: Find Your Nahanni
Parks Canada logo.
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by Parks Canada, 2015.
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