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Alaska whitewater - Chakina River, Valdez-Cordova (CA) Borough
Valdez-Cordova (CA)
county,
Gravel bar to Chitina River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V 20 miles
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If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Alaska and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Gravel bar to Chitina River section of Chakina River in Valdez-Cordova (CA) Borough is 20 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. |
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Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from
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Briefly about the general area:
It is very dry here at Chakina River ordinarily; July is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is April. Summertime highs at Chakina River generally tend to be in the 60's. Through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 0's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Chakina River plunge into the-20's.
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Chakina River, Gravel bar to Chitina River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
V
Length:
20
miles
Average Gradient: 82 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.08729
Longitude: -143.06951
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.32939
Longitude: -143.1353
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Paddler input for Chakina River, Alaska:
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All Alaska Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Fairbanks, Alaska
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Chakina River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Chakina River. |
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Nizina River, Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park
Borough
, 5 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Kennicott River to Chitna River) |
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Kennicott River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 11 miles away, Class II+ - 4.8 miles long (McCarthy Road to Nizina River) |
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Lakina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 17 miles long (Mill Creek to McCarthy Road Bridge) |
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McCarthy Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 19 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 19 miles long (Close to Bonanza Ridge to McCarthy) |
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Tana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 22 miles away, Class IV - 36 miles long (Gravel Bar to Chitina River) |
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Lakina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 25 miles away, Class III+ - 11.25 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River) |
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Nizina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 25 miles away, Class II+ - 35 miles long (Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River) |
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15 miles away
