Muskwa River

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The Muskwa River flows 257 km through northern British Columbia, Canada. It is a major tributary of the Fort Nelson River - part of the Mackenzie River system. The river rises at Fern Lake in the Bedaux Pass of the Stikine Range of the Rocky Mountains. From there, it flows generally east, then north, and then east again to meet with the Fort Nelson River just east of the town of Fort Nelson, British Columbia. The river drops approximately 1100 metres, its course taking it down the Rocky Mountain foothills through sub-alpine and boreal forest to meander across the forest and muskegs of the vast Liard plains. From mouth to headwater, prominent tributaries include the Prophet River, Tuchodi River, and Gathto Creek. Much of the upper portions of this wilderness river and its watershed are now located in the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park. The region is a popular wilderness recreation destination.

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• Website for the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park, which encompasses much of the Muskwa River's watershed, including its headwaters