Alaska whitewater - Canyon Creek, Kenai Peninsula Borough

Kenai Peninsula county, Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     6.5 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Kenai Peninsula Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Canyon Creek in Alaska is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking
    outside Alaska you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are no other sections to paddle
along Canyon Creek than the Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction section. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The campgrounds here at Canyon Creek are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Canyon Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 60's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 10's with temperatures at Canyon Creek dipping down into the 0's through winter nights.
Canyon Creek gets very little rainfall; September is when you get the most rain here, and April meanwhile is the driest month.
 

Canyon Creek, Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 94 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.66569
Longitude: -149.47591

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.7513
Longitude: -149.45841

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Current weather conditions at Canyon Creek, Alaska
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Local climate location: ELMENDORF A F BASE 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass
2 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...

Hotel Edgewater And Conference Center, Seward
20 miles away
The Hotel Edgewater features comfortable rooms, a conference center, a gift and fine art shop, coffee bar,in house massage therapist, a spa room with hot tub and sauna. Relax in our lobby featuring a ...

Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward
20 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Seward Harbor is the premier Alaska travel destination.Overlooking the small boat harbor and Resurrection Bay, adventure and sightseeing opportunities abound. No trip to Alaska...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Canyon Creek.
 Whitewater Near Canyon Creek:
Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula Borough , 7 miles away, Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine)
Bird Creek, -blank- Borough , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 19 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Upper)
Ship Creek, Anchorage Borough , 21 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Artic Vally Road to bridge)
Campbell Creek, Anchorage Borough , 21 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 22 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 22 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Military Stretch)
 Ski Areas Near Canyon Creek:
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 22 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Hilltop, Alaska , 24 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Alyeska, Alaska , 26 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Moose Mountain, Alaska , 176 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Canyon Creek:
Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass , 2 miles away
Hotel Edgewater And Conference Center, Seward , 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward , 20 miles away
Harborview Inn, Seward , 20 miles away
Marathon View, Seward , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Canyon Creek:
Coeur D'Alene Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 7 miles away
Henry's One Stop, Hope, 8 miles away
Primrose Landing Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Canyon Creek:
Carter Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 7 miles away
Bird Creek Trail, Anchorage Borough , 10 miles away
Devils Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 11 miles away
Grant Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 11 miles away
Johnson Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Canyon Creek:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 19 miles away
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 30 miles away
 Lakes Near Canyon Creek

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