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   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Chetaslina River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Chichokna River to Copper River stretch is the only one. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but     you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This section of Chetaslina River in Alaska is 18 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. The nature scenery of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The wild scenery of the Wrangell Mountains is great. Briefly about the general area: Around Chetaslina River you don’t get a lot of rain; most of the rain falls during July, and the driest of the months is April. During the   warm days of summer here at Chetaslina River, high temperatures commonly reach the 60's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are typically in the 0's, and night lows at Chetaslina River during the wintertime usually plunge into the-20's. 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 Paddler input for Chetaslina River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chetaslina River, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: TONSINA 36 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Wrangell Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Wrangell Mountains. Wrangell Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Wrangell Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Chetaslina River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Chetaslina River, Alaska. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alaska Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Chetaslina River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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)   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