Alaska whitewater - Chakachatna River, Aleutian Range, Kenai Peninsula Borough

Kenai Peninsula county, Chakachamna Lake to Cook Inlet section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     42 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The wonderful Alaska scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The beauty of the Aleutian Range is a great plus for this river. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Chakachatna River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Chakachamna Lake to Cook Inlet stretch is the only one. No matter if you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Chakachamna Lake to Cook Inlet section of Chakachatna
River in Alaska is 42 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer brings highs in the 60's to Chakachatna River. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with
 
lows in the 10's to Chakachatna River.
; the wettest month of the year is typically September, that's the one that rains the most while April is ordinarily the driest month.

Chakachatna River, Chakachamna Lake to Cook Inlet road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 42 miles
Average Gradient: 27 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.2134
Longitude: -152.3689

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.9169
Longitude: -151.7204

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Current weather conditions at Chakachatna River, Aleutian Range, Alaska
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Local climate location: BIG RIVER LAKE 21 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Chakachatna River.
 Whitewater Near Chakachatna River:
Skwentna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 22 miles away, Class III+ - 113 miles long (Twin Glaciers to Skwentna)
 Ski Areas Near Chakachatna River:
Hilltop, Alaska , 159 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 164 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 National Parks Near Chakachatna River:
Alagnak Wild River, King Salmon - AK , 61 miles away

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