The Canol Heritage Trail/Tsichu River is an ultra-remote 360 km backcountry expedition tracing an abandoned WWII pipeline route through the dramatic Mackenzie Mountains. Rather than pure paddling, it combines hiking, packrafting, and occasional river navigation through challenging mountain terrain with complex river crossings that range from waist-deep fords to dangerous Class 3-4 sections on the Tsichu. Access is primarily overland via the rough North Canol Road or by float plane, making this a true expedition for only the most experienced wilderness adventurers seeking complete solitude and pristine alpine/tundra landscapes.
Canol Heritage Trail / Tsichu River is estimated at Advanced. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is May-September.
Canol Heritage Trail / Tsichu River is located in the Northwest Territories region of Canada.
en.wikipedia.org/Canol_Heritage_Trail · canoltrail.wordpress.com · nwtparks.ca · spectacularnwt.com
Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
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