Klutina River

The Klutina River brook flows through a landscape of dense forests and rocky terrain, forming a natural pathway between Copper Center and Klutina Lake.

The waterway follows an original prospecting route that connected Valdez to the Copper River during the early development of Alaska's mineral resources.

The Ahtna people named this waterway Tl'atii Na', establishing its role as a significant resource for indigenous communities in the Copper River region.

Visitors require permits from Ahtna, Inc. in Glennallen for parking or camping outside the designated 60-foot easement along the 23-mile waterway.

The brook carries glacial silt from the Chugach Mountains, creating water patterns that shift between turquoise and clear depending on seasonal melt patterns.

GPS coordinates: 61.73804,-145.76102

Latest update: October 29, 2025 18:35