Yukon–Charley Rivers Wilderness
Yukon–Charley Rivers Wilderness is a vast, rugged landscape where glacial rivers carve through boreal forest and tundra, offering pristine backcountry for multi-day trips, species viewing, and immersive natural experiences.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska/ Yukon Border |
| Subregion | Arctic Coastal PlainInterior Alaska |
| Country | United StatesCanada |
| State | AlaskaYukon |
| County | Nome Census AreaDog Census Area |
| District | Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorageAmericaWhitehorse |
| Latitude | 64.5 |
| Longitude | -142.5 |
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5:14 PM LOCAL TIMEYukon–Charley Rivers Wilderness spans over 35,000 km² of remote northern tundra and boreal forest along the Yukon and Charley Rivers. The landscape is shaped by glacial-fed waterways, expansive permafrost, and dramatic seasonal variations in light and temperature. Visitors come to experience long-distance canoeing and kayaking on the Yukon and Charley, undertake multiday hikes and fly-in camping, and observe a range of wildlife species like grizzly bears, caribou, and Ptarmigan. Accessibility is primarily via air services from Fairbanks or Whitehorse, with travel requiring careful planning for safety and resource preservation. The area rewards patience and respect—prepare for variable weather, limited services, and the profound solitude of high-latitude wilderness.
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