Custom Rivers Chart > The Upper Liard River
Distance (Km) |
Days |
Class |
Float Plane? |
Price (Days) |
255 km |
8 - 12 |
class I ( with a little class II ) |
Yes |
$2250 ( 10 ) |
Upper Liard River Attributes:
- The Upper Liard River starts with a scenic float plane ride to the Caribou Lakes departing right from Whitehorse ( so no starting shuttle drive)
- A little bit of class II sections but almost entirely class I paddling
- Multi-day hiking accessible from the upper portions of the river in the St Cyr Range
- No portages
- Trip ends on the Alaska Highway just west of Watson Lake
The Upper Liard River in an Ideal Choice For:
- Beginner or intermediate paddlers looking for an economical trip that includes a float plane ride shuttle to start the trip, nice scenery, excellent fishing and easy tranquil river paddling
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