The West Branch of the Toklat is a major glacial river and it may be impossible to cross on foot without being swept downstream. Plan your river crossings carefully and to the abilities of everyone in your group. Every year the river changes its course; ask at the Backcountry Information Center (BIC) about the current conditions when you get a permit for this area. There are frequently grizzly bears traveling or hunting along the edge of the river and sometimes you must actively avoid them. The Toklat River area can have high winds coming from the south, so place your tent in a protected area if possible. The Park Road is less frequently visible from the upper portions of the river when compared with Unit 9, but the large Toklat Rest Stop tent is visible even up to the headwaters, 7 miles away. You do not need to camp out of sight of the tent, just out of sight of the Park Road – but aesthetically speaking, you will likely want to camp where you cannot see the tent.
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