Alaska whitewater - Chitistone River, Wrangell Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Glacier Creek to Nizina River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     9 miles   The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the water flowing gracefully down Chitistone River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Chitistone River is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Whitewater paddling here in the Wrangell Mountains is a great experience. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers.     There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are no other stretches to paddle along Chitistone River than the Glacier Creek to Nizina River stretch. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the days of summer, highs frequently are in the 70's at Chitistone River while nighttime lows are usually in the 40's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the-10's with temperatures at Chitistone River dipping down into the-30's   through winter nights. Not much rain falls here at Chitistone River; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and March is the month with the least moisture. Peavine Bar is near Chitistone River and is certainly a great spot to visit. Chitistone River, Glacier Creek to Nizina River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 9 miles Average Gradient: 66 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.45899 Longitude: -142.4045 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.4178 Longitude: -142.5967 Paddler input for Chitistone River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chitistone River, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: TOK 68 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy 29 miles away McCarthy Lodge and Ma Johnsons Hotel is a fully restored historic property. Each room is filled with authentic artifacts from McCarthy and Kennicott. Wonderful original amenities. Owned & staffed by y...   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 Chitistone River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Chitistone 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 Chitistone River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chitistone River.   Whitewater Near Chitistone River: Kiagna River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 19 miles long (Gravel bar to Chitina River) Nizina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 18 miles away, Class II+ - 35 miles long (Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River) McCarthy Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 19 miles long (Close to Bonanza Ridge to McCarthy) Tana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class IV - 36 miles long (Gravel Bar to Chitina River)   Hotels Near Chitistone River: McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy , 29 miles away