Chulitna

I'm currently a guide on this river, and would like to add some info about making it to the channel into Talkeetna. Approximately 15 river miles below the Chulitna river bridge you will see some very distinct treeless white colored cliffs on river left. At this point you are 45 minutes at low water in a raft to Talkeetna. The river will run into several different channels at this point, and all will come back together in about 30 minutes, at which point you should be taking the far left channel. Look on the left hand bank for an eagles nest high in the huge cottonwood trees, many of which have been chewed on or cut down by beavers. Stay to the left and in a few minutes you will see the Susitna river coming in on your left. In about a mile you will connect with the Talkeetna river which requires an aggressive upstream ferry to the beach across. You will see the railroad bridge on your left side as you enter the Talkeetna river. Its a short walk across the beach to the charming town of Talkeetna, where you can grab a brew and some great food. If you miss the channel and end up at the Susitna bridge you can always drive back around to Talkeetna, it's out of the way, but well worth the trip. Good luck and have a safe journey. Brandon