Alaska whitewater - Alatna River, Endicott Mountains, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Borough

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area county, through Gates of Arctic National Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(II)     260 miles
  The nature scenery of Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Whitewater paddling here in the Endicott Mountains is a great experience. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive
    a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. There are no other sections to paddle along Alatna River than the through Gates
of Arctic National Park section. This stretch of Alatna River in Alaska is 260 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I(II) section.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Alatna River comes with high temperatures in the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are mostly in the-10's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Alatna River dip into the-20's.; the month with most of the rain is August while April is typically the driest month.
 

Alatna River, through Gates of Arctic National Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(II)
Length: 260 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 67.60839
Longitude: -154.3859

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 66.56999
Longitude: -152.625

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Current weather conditions at Alatna River, Endicott Mountains, Alaska
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