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Alaska whitewater - Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
county,
Copper Glacier to Gulkana River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 125 miles
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The Copper Glacier to Gulkana River section of Copper River is 125 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Alaska scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Copper River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. |
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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 is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater
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Briefly about the general area:
Through the warm days of summer here at Copper River, high temperatures commonly reach the 60's; the overnight is a little colder of course, commonly in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 0's, and winter nights come with lows in the-20's to Copper River. Copper River is usually a rather waterless location; the month with most of the rain is July, and the driest month is April.
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Copper River, Copper Glacier to Gulkana River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II
Length:
125
miles
Average Gradient: 17 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 62.1771
Longitude: -143.81611
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 62.221
Longitude: -145.39301
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Paddler input for Copper River, Alaska:
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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 Copper 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 Copper River. |
| | Whitewater Near Copper River:
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Chetaslina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 13 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Chichokna River to Copper River) |
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Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 13 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 30 miles long (Bush strip to Copper River) |
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Sanford River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 15 miles away, Class II - 35 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper River) |
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Cheshnina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 19 miles away, Class III+ - 23 miles long (Lower Tonsina to Copper River Bridge) |
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Chistochina River, -blank-
Borough
, 24 miles away, Class I-II - 52 miles long (Chistochina Glacier to Copper River) |
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Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 24 miles away, Class II - 77 miles long (Gulkana River to Chitina River) |
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Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 27 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Nadina Glacier to Copper River) |
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Tonsina River, Near Copper Center
Borough
, 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Richardson Highway crossing to Lower Tonsina) |
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