Stony River (Alaska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stony River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Stony River in Alaska
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| Native name | Gidighuyghatno' Giqedhatno' |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Bethel |
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| Main source | Stony Glacier Revelation Mountains, Alaska Range 2,856 ft (871 m) 61°36′18″N 153°45′40″W / 61.60500°N 153.76111°W |
| River mouth | Kuskokwim River 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Sleetmute 200 ft (61 m) 61°46′10″N 156°35′28″W / 61.76944°N 156.59111°W |
| Length | 190 mi (310 km) |
The Stony River is a river in Alaska, United States. It flows for about 190 miles (306 kilometers). This river is a branch of the much larger Kuskokwim River.
The river's name in the Deg Xinag language is Gidighuyghatno' Giqedhatno. It starts near Mount Mausolus in the Revelation Mountains. These mountains are part of the Alaska Range.
The Stony River flows south through the northwestern part of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. After that, it generally flows west. It finally meets the Kuskokwim River near the small community of Stony River.
Boating on the Stony River
The Stony River is a great place for boating adventures! You can explore it using kayaks, canoes, or small rafts. It is best for boaters who have some experience in the wilderness.
River Difficulty
The river's difficulty changes along its path. It can be Class I (easy) or Class II (medium) on the International Scale of River Difficulty. This scale helps people know how challenging a river is.
What to Watch Out For
There are some rocky rapids in a 19-mile (31-kilometer) section of the river. This part flows through canyons. When the water is high, the waves in these rapids can be as tall as 8 feet (2.4 meters)! Boaters need to be careful in these areas.
