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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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The nature scenery of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This is the only paddling stretch along Cheshnina River. This section of Cheshnina River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 23 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III+ section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have |
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to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Since you're on this site you are probably into
| whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. The beauty of the Wrangell Mountains is a great plus for this river. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.
Briefly about the general area:
Cheshnina River is a location that is rather dry ordinarily; through July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is April.
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summertime months, highs mostly are in the 60's at Cheshnina River, and the night is a bit cooler of course, frequently in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 0's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Cheshnina River temperatures descend to the-20's.
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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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