Alaska whitewater - Chetaslina River, Wrangell Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough

Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Chichokna River to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     18 miles
  This stretch of Chetaslina River is 18 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. There are no other stretches to paddle along Chetaslina
    River than the Chichokna River to Copper River stretch. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The natural beauty of Alaska and the water
flowing gracefully down Chetaslina River make the trip here worthwhile. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The beauty of the Wrangell Mountains is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Chetaslina River temperatures are typically in the 60's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 0's, and overnight lows in the-20's for Chetaslina River. At Chetaslina
 
River you don’t see much precipitation; July is the month that gets the most rain while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Chetaslina River, Chichokna River to Copper River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 18 miles
Average Gradient: 106 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.8936
Longitude: -144.5067

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.70832
Longitude: -144.73111

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Current weather conditions at Chetaslina River, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: TONSINA 36 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center
17 miles away
Featuring spectacular mountain views and breathtaking scenery of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is situated on 200 acres at the junction of the Klutin...





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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Chetaslina River.
 Whitewater Near Chetaslina River:
Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 30 miles long (Bush strip to Copper River)
Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 13 miles away, Class II - 125 miles long (Copper Glacier to Gulkana River)
Cheshnina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class III+ - 23 miles long (Lower Tonsina to Copper River Bridge)
Sanford River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 20 miles away, Class II - 35 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper River)
Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 20 miles away, Class II - 77 miles long (Gulkana River to Chitina River)
Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Richardson Highway crossing to Lower Tonsina)
Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Nadina Glacier to Copper River)
Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 28 miles away, Class II - 115 miles long (Chitina River to Gulf of Alaska)
 Hotels Near Chetaslina River:
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chetaslina River:
Klutina River Fishcamp Svc, Copper Center, 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Chetaslina River:
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 53 miles away

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