The Stewart River is a moderate-length wilderness paddle offering excellent escape into remote northern Yukon, flowing south toward the Yukon River near Mayo. This multi-day expedition features scenic open plateaus with rolling hills, good current, and excellent fishing opportunities for arctic grayling and lake trout. The river serves as the lower section for paddlers completing the extended Hess-Stewart combo journey (500km+ total), providing a less demanding continuation after the challenging Hess Canyon section. The landscape transitions from mountainous terrain to broader valley systems with excellent wildlife habitat including moose, grizzly bears, and abundant birdlife. Best paddled July-September, the Stewart combines moderate paddling demands with excellent scenery and fishing for intermediate to experienced paddlers seeking multi-day backcountry adventure.
The difficulty of Stewart River River varies by section.
The best time is July-September.
Stewart River River is located in the Yukon region of Canada.
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