Alaska whitewater - Aniakchak River, Aniakchak National Park and Preserve Borough

Aniakchak National Park and Preserve county, Surprise Lake to Aniakchak Bay section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-IV     32 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The beautiful scenery of Aniakchak National Park and Preserve Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear.
    If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Surprise Lake to Aniakchak Bay section of Aniakchak River in Alaska is 32 miles long and it is classified as a class I-IV section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Aniakchak
River gets very little rainfall; September is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest. During the long summer days, highs frequently are in the 50's at Aniakchak River. Summer night lows drop down to the 40's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Aniakchak River temperatures descend to the 10's.
 

Aniakchak River, Surprise Lake to Aniakchak Bay road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 32 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 56.90599
Longitude: -158.08091

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 56.7634
Longitude: -157.4934

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Current weather conditions at Aniakchak River, Alaska
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Local climate location: PORT HEIDEN 41 miles away


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