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Access by float plane from Normal Wells, Fort Norman or Ross River (Yukon) Start at O`Grady Lake Through O`Grady lake into shallow stream Section 40 km long - continuous whitewater (class II and III) Middle section 72 km long - quieter than first part (gravel bars and islands in this section) Final 8 km - fast water and large rapids in canyon (class III to class VI rapids in this section) This 8 km section can be bypassed with a high trail along the river (horse trail) Confluence with Keele River Keele River is quieter than the Natla, but still large rapids Significant standing waves and some canyons Portages required at 2 km above Ekwi river, the Flowerpot between the Ekwi and Twitya Rivers and a whirlpool 40 km from the Twitya River Enter MacKenzie lowlands about 100 km before confluence with the MacKenzie River Slower current, gravel bars in this area Confluence with the Mackenzie River 50 km to Fort Norman (finish)