Talkeetna upstream of Prairie Creek

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Account The view flying up the Talkeetna River. Although the current is swift the lower river meanders across the floodplain. It looks smaller from the air but you can get a good view of this major drop on the way up. Note the scouting trail on river right. The view of Prairie Creek that serves as a convenient access to the Talkeetna. Prairie Creek is a class II stream with potential for wood hazards and bear sitings. As an alternative to access down Prairie Creek paddlers can put in at one of the gravel strips further upstream on the Talkeetna.
Time 2004-08-08 20:00:00 GMT
Reported Date 28AUG2004
River Reported Talkeetna
Reporter
Author of report
Thomas O'Keefe
3537 NE 87th St.
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 425-417-9012
River
Reported Level 7400 cfs
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Aerial view of lower Talkeetna

Detail Trip Report  Aerial view of lower Talkeetna  Talkeetna, AK(106.54KB .jpeg)

Aerial view of Toilet Bowl

Detail Trip Report  Aerial view of Toilet Bowl  Talkeetna, AK(84.40KB .jpeg)

Aerial view of Prairie Creek

Detail Trip Report  Aerial view of Prairie Creek  Talkeetna, AK(107.28KB .jpeg)

Prairie Creek

Detail Trip Report  Prairie Creek  Talkeetna, AK(85.91KB .jpeg)

Talkeetna upstream of Prairie Creek

Detail Trip Report  Talkeetna upstream of Prairie Creek  Talkeetna, AK(49.07KB .jpeg)


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