Alaska whitewater - Chilikadrotna River, Kenai Peninsula / Lake and Peninsula Borough

Kenai Peninsula / Lake and Peninsula county, Twin Lakes to Mulchatna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     60 miles
  The natural beauty of Kenai Peninsula / Lake and Peninsula Borough and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. Chilikadrotna River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Twin Lakes to Mulchatna River stretch is the only one. The Twin Lakes to Mulchatna River stretch of Chilikadrotna River in Alaska is 60 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section
    of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There aren’t
any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the days of summer here at Chilikadrotna River, high temperatures typically get into the 60's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. For the period of the
 
winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Chilikadrotna River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.
At Chilikadrotna River you don’t see much rain; during August this area sees the most rain; the driest of the months is February.

Chilikadrotna River, Twin Lakes to Mulchatna River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 60 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.66569
Longitude: -154.0434

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.5928
Longitude: -155.3922

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Current weather conditions at Chilikadrotna River, Alaska
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Local climate location: PORT ALSWORTH 40 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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OUTDOORS
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 Whitewater Near Chilikadrotna River:
Newhalen River, Lake and Peninsula Borough , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Upper landing on Nondalton Road to Newhalen)

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