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Alaska whitewater - Cheshnina River, Wrangell Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
county,
Lower Tonsina to Copper River Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III+ 23 miles
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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 many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Lower Tonsina to Copper River Bridge section of Cheshnina River is 23 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III+ section. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. There's camping available near Cheshnina River. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have |
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to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The beauty of the Wrangell Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't
| find many other paddling spots. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. This is the only paddling stretch along Cheshnina River. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.
Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the long summer days, highs generally are in the 60's at Cheshnina River. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 0's; nighttime lows in the-20's | |
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for Cheshnina River.
Not much precipitation falls here at Cheshnina River; July is the wettest month with most rain, and April meanwhile is the driest month.
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Cheshnina River, Lower Tonsina to Copper River Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III+
Length:
23
miles
Average Gradient: 160 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.8395
Longitude: -144.1196
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.69971
Longitude: -144.69695
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Paddler input for Cheshnina River, Alaska:
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Cheshnina 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 Cheshnina River. |
| | Whitewater Near Cheshnina River:
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Chetaslina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 15 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Chichokna River to Copper River) |
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Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 20 miles away, Class II - 125 miles long (Copper Glacier to Gulkana River) |
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Kuskulana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 23 miles away, Class III - 8.5 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River) |
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Kotsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 24 miles away, Class V+ - 42 miles long (Upper Kotsina to Copper River) |
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Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 24 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 30 miles long (Bush strip to Copper River) |
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