Alaska whitewater - Bird Creek, Chugach Mountains, unknown Borough 5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     3.5 miles   The put-in is not too far from Anchorage, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There are no other sections to paddle along Bird Creek than the 5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section of Bird Creek in Alaska is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. You might have     to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The wonderful unknown Borough scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The beauty of the Chugach Mountains is a great plus for this river. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: The Bird Creek Trail offers hiking at its best. High temperatures at Bird Creek all through the days of summer are in the 60's   while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 10's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Bird Creek. Around Bird Creek you don’t get a lot of rainfall; through the month of September you get the most rain around here; April meanwhile is the driest month. Bird Creek, 5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 128 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.0278 Longitude: -149.4025 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 60.97359 Longitude: -149.46581 Paddler input for Bird Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bird Creek, Chugach Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: ELMENDORF A F BASE 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass 11 miles away Our clean, comfortable and recently remodeled facilities house 22 guest rooms along with a full service restaurant, lounge and pavilion affordably priced and centrally located on the peninsula for con... Microtel Inn and Suites Anchorage Area -Eagle River-, Eagle River 14 miles away Microtel Inn And Suites Eagle River, AK - Enjoy A Quality Hotel Room At A Discount Hotel Price Enjoy Consistency, Quality, Reasonable Prices And Great Service Each Time You Stay With Microtel Inns And... Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla 20 miles away Take in breathtaking sights and stay in the finest accommodations at this Wasilla, Alaska hotel. The Best Western Lake Lucille Inn features deluxe rooms and suites, many of which offer balconies overl...   Chugach Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Chugach Mountains. Chugach Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Chugach Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Bird Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bird Creek, Alaska. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alaska Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Anchorage, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Bird Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bird Creek.   Whitewater Near Bird Creek: Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula Borough , 7 miles away, Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 9 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Upper) Canyon Creek, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 10 miles away, Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 14 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Military Stretch) Ship Creek, Anchorage Borough , 16 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Artic Vally Road to bridge) Campbell Creek, Anchorage Borough , 18 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area) Little Susitna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.4 miles long (Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Bird Creek: Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 18 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 22 miles away, 294 vertical feet Alyeska, Alaska , 22 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 165 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 194 miles away, 1057 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bird Creek: Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass , 11 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Anchorage Area -Eagle River-, Eagle River , 14 miles away Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla , 20 miles away Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 20 miles away The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bird Creek: Coeur D'Alene Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 8 miles away Henry's One Stop, Hope, 9 miles away Peters Creek Campground, Anchorage County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Bird Creek: Bird Creek Trail, Anchorage Borough , 0 miles away   National Parks Near Bird Creek: Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 27 miles away Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Anchorage - AK , 27 miles away