Guests waving for the camera along the Nenana river.

Denali Rafting Wilderness Run

Float the mild water of the Nenana River as it meanders along the eastern border of Denali National Park.

Overview

At the capable hands of knowledgeable river guides, this scenic Nenana rafting trip treats visitors to an entirely new view of the Denali Park area. The raft company has been guiding rafters on the Nenana River since 1976.

Sweeping into a remote stretch of wilderness.

The mild Wilderness Run puts in at the Village River Launch. It is a 10-minute drive from the rafting operator's office. The river is swift but smooth, curling through boulder gardens as it sweeps into a remote stretch of wilderness on the way to the Yanert River confluence.

From here the river runs along cliffsides where, in early summer, visitors sometimes see Dall sheep lambs and their mothers. Twisting west and north again, the Wilderness Run flows into a fun section of splashy but mild Class III rapids before ending just past the Jonesville Bridge in the Denali Park area. The trip concludes with a quick drive back to the raft office.

Quick Facts

  • Price $140
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Departures 7:30 AM, 10 AM, 12:30 PM, 3 PM, Evening
  • Operating Dates Daily from 5/20/2025 to 9/10/2025
  • Activity Level Active

What's Included

  • Highly experienced rafting guides.
  • Gore-Tex dry suits, neoprene boots, and lifejackets.
  • Complimentary transportation.
  • Shuttle to train depot for 12:30 PM departures.

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