Wind River (Yukon)

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Wind River is northeast of Dawson City
Location
CountryCanada
Territory Yukon
Physical characteristics
Mouth Peel River
  coordinates
65°50′29″N135°18′26″W / 65.84139°N 135.30722°W / 65.84139; -135.30722 [1]
  elevation
647 ft (197 m) [2]

The Wind River is a river in Yukon, part of the Peel River watershed. It lies to the west of the Bonnet Plume and Snake Rivers.

The river is only accessible by air, or by trekking overland, or along a winter road. The river is paddled several times a year by various private and guided groups. [3] The river has numerous sets of Class I and Class II rapids, but is mostly flat water. In some parts the channel is very wide and braided with many sharp bends, and is occasionally very shallow. For paddling, the river is not too technical, but it does have short Class II rapids and areas where lining may be required at low water levels. Some paddling experience is a definite asset. Several companies offer guided trips down the Wind River. [4]

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References

  1. "Wind River". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada . Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  2. Mouth elevation derived from Google Earth using Geographical Names Data Base mouth coordinates.
  3. "The Heart of the Yukon". Ruby Range Adventure. 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  4. "About the Wind River Wilderness Area". Cabin Fever Adventures. 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.