Custom Rivers Chart > The Blackstone River
Distance (Km) |
Days |
Class |
Float Plane? |
Price (Days) |
568 km |
14 - 21 |
II ( class III - IV sections) |
NO |
$3275 ( 21 ) |
Blackstone River Attributes
- Travels north of the Arctic Circle if you follow it all the way to Fort McPherson
- Is comparable in beauty to the Hart or Wind, but more economical ( no flight )
- exciting class II-III white water
- Multi-day hiking accessible from the upper portions of the river
- Road accessible put-in, yet little river traffic because of Aberdeen Canyon portage
- Includes a long 3km portage around the beautiful Aberdeen Canyon on the Peel River
The Blackstone River is Ideal For:
- Experienced intermediate/advanced paddlers on a budget or those searching for a full wilderness experience with the challenge of a large portage and plenty of time on the river to fully immerse in the wilderness
- Those looking for an economical river with similar beauty to the Hart, and more challenge than the Wind
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