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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 sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The scenic beauty of Alaska and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Great exercise |
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and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Now this is a pretty long section, so better bring your camping gear along. The Copper Glacier to Gulkana River section
| of Copper River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 125 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area:
Around Copper River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; April meanwhile is the driest month.
At Copper River throughout the warmest time of the year highs are in the 60's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. All through the wintertime the highs are generally in the 0's with temperatures at Copper River dipping down into the-20's through winter nights. | |
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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. |
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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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