Kanuti River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kanuti River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Kanuti River in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Yukon–Koyukuk |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | near western border of the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge east of the Dalton Highway and slightly south of the Arctic Circle 3,312 ft (1,009 m) 66°31′12″N 150°04′22″W / 66.52000°N 150.07278°W |
| River mouth | Koyukuk River Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Allakaket 381 ft (116 m) 66°26′48″N 152°59′51″W / 66.44667°N 152.99750°W |
| Length | 175 mi (282 km) |
The Kanuti River is a cool river located in Alaska, a large state in the United States. It's about 175 miles (282 km) long. The Kanuti River is a tributary of the Koyukuk River. This means it's a smaller river that flows into a bigger one.
The local Koyukon people call the river Kkʼoonootnoʼ.
Exploring the Kanuti River
The Kanuti River starts its journey near the Arctic Circle. This is an imaginary line around the Earth, close to the North Pole. The river then flows mostly towards the west.
River's Path
As it travels, the Kanuti River passes under the Dalton Highway. This highway is a famous road in Alaska. It goes near a place called Caribou Mountain.
After flowing through a fairly flat area, the river enters a deep canyon. This canyon is about 1,200 feet (366 meters) deep! It's like the river carved a huge ditch into the land. Finally, the Kanuti River joins the larger Koyukuk River. This meeting point is close to a town called Allakaket.
Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge
A big part of the area around the Kanuti River is protected. It's called the Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge. A wildlife refuge is a special place where animals and their homes are kept safe. It helps protect the natural environment for many different kinds of wildlife.
