The Tangle Lakes is a chain of lakes that span over 16 miles long and form the headwaters of the Delta River. The string of lakes and connecting rivers offers some very scenic paddling in the remote and rugged wilderness of interior Alaska. Upper Tangle Lakes is located just south of the Denali Highway and is a good starting point for a paddlers setting out for a day trip or longer multi-day adventure. This paddle explores Tangle Lakes, Upper Tangle Lakes, and Muddy Lake, with two fairly short portages between. Ambitious paddlers willing to pull off some longer portages can continue all the way to Dickey Lake for a longer trip if desired.