The Bonnet Plume River is one of

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's better-known rivers. It flows from a mountain lake source in the Bonnet Plume Range in the

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through several mountain ranges to its confluence with the Peel. It is very popular with outdoor enthusiasts as a

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or rafting trip. There is large section of whitewater on the river where it passes through a rockslide canyon. This river is very remote and is usually accessed by plane or helicopter. The Bonnet Plume was designated a

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in 1998.

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