The Chena River is a scenic clearwater river that runs through rugged Alaskan wilderness, providing excellent paddling and wildlife viewing opportunity. The river can be run in multiple sections to customize trips of varying distances and difficulties. This trip covers the segment between Grange Hall Road and Chena Lake Recreation Area. The trip ends right after a dam that can usually be run when open but there is a small possibility that the dam gates could be down requiring a portage.