Porcupine River
A 500-km arctic wilderness canoe from Old Crow to Fort Yukon.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Arctic river (200 m)
- Best season
- June – August
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
- Winter Camping
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Arctic river (200 m)
- Best season: June – August
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 500-km arctic wilderness canoe from Old Crow to Fort Yukon.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – August
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Arctic river (200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Arctic river (200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Porcupine River trip tools
Popular pursuits at Porcupine River
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Kayaking
Sheltered and open-water paddling lines.
- Hunting
Seasons, tags, and the units that hold animals.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
