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 Talkeetna River - Approximately 100 miles into the Talkeetna Mountain Range, this river is a popular destination for fishing. Several tributaries flow into the Talkeetna including Clear (Chulina) Creek, Larson Creek, Sheep River, Disappointment Creek and Iron Creek. At mile 29 is an area called Pearly Gates which marks the last stretch of navigable waters. Mile 50 is Prairie Creek and is an area only accessible by fly-in. Class IV and V rapids are prevalent past Pearly Gates - 14 miles north of Pearly Gates is considered the longest stretch of continuous rough waters in Alaska. Talkeetna is an Athabascan word that means "River of Plenty" referring to the number of fish found in the river.
Susitna River - This river name loosely translated from Athabascan means "Sand Island" and from Cook Inlet spans 310 miles. The Susitna is well-known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The river's waters are navigable until north of the town Talkeetna in a place called Devil's Canyon.
Chulitna River - Because of the cottonwood trees in the area, this river's name means "Tall Trees" and is the most difficult of the four to navigate. This river is classified as a "braided river" which means the water flow changes often and because of this, the river bed is wide and spread out. The river originates from the glaciers found on the south side of the Alaska Range and can be seen easily on the Parks Highway at Mile 133 in Denali State Park.
Matanuska River - Spanning approximately 75 miles long, the Matanuska River is located in the southeast side of the borough starting from the Matanuska Glacier and emptying into the Knik Arm. This river moves swiftly with Class IV rapids and attracts whitewater rafting enthusiasts. A prominent landmark off the Glenn Highway called the Lions Head marks one of the most popular segments to whitewater raft.
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