Chenuis Falls Trailhead Exhibit Panel

This exhibit panel overlooks the dynamic Carbon River.

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Carbon River Trail, 3.5 miles from Carbon River Entrance.

Amenities

2 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Scenic View/Photo Spot

Title: Wandering River

Main Text
The Carbon River constantly shifts its course. Fed by meltwater from the glacier above, the river carries boulders, gravel, and fine sediment downstream. When the water flow is not strong enough to move these sedimaents, the river deposits them on the floor of the streambed. As the deposits build up, the river bottom rises, creating bars. The bars divert the river's channel and the river winds, "braiding" across its bed. Because of their dynamic nature, braided rivers often flood or wash out bridges and roads.

Secondary Text
Geohazard Warning: Without warning debris flows and glacial outburst floods can occur at any time, eroding stream banks and scouring everything in its path, including rocks and trees. If an earthquake occurs or you hear a prolonged rumbling, move quickly uphill, away from rivers and streams.

Exhibit Panel Description
A single photo of a wide, rocky river bed with a muddy river braiding around gravel bars fills the exhibit panel. The text forms a column in the left third of the panel. On the right towards the top of the panel, a second smaller photo overlaps the background photo. The smaller photo is an aerial view of a long, narrow glacier curving through a valley. A caption above the photo reads: "The source of the Carbon River is the meltwater that flows fromt the terminus of the Carbon Glacier. A small box in the lower right corner of the panel reads "User Fee Project. Your Fee Dollars at Work. Entrance fees were used to produce this exhibit".

Visit This Exhibit Panel
This exhibit panel is located at the Chenuis Falls Trailhead which is 3.5 miles along the Carbon River Trail (former road) on the left overlooking the Carbon River. The Carbon River Entrance is open year-round.