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Alaska whitewater - Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
county,
Gulkana River to Chitina River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 77 miles
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The nature scenery of Alaska and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Copper River are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Gulkana River to Chitina |
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River section of Copper River is 77 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so
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Briefly about the general area:
Copper River is a location that is relatively dry ordinarily; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is April. Through the summer, highs regularly are in the 60's at Copper River, and the nighttime is fairly cooler of course, mostly in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 0's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Copper River temperatures descend to the-20's.
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Copper River, Gulkana River to Chitina River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II
Length:
77
miles
Average Gradient: 11 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 62.221
Longitude: -145.39301
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.49721
Longitude: -144.41944
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Paddler input for Copper River, Alaska:
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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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Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 5 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Nadina Glacier to Copper River) |
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Tonsina River, Near Copper Center
Borough
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Richardson Highway crossing to Lower Tonsina) |
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Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 11 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
, 14 miles away, Class II - 35 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper River) |
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Chetaslina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 20 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Chichokna River to Copper River) |
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Tiekel River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 23 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River) |
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Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 24 miles away, Class II - 125 miles long (Copper Glacier to Gulkana River) |
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Tiekel River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 26 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Richardson Highway to right above Canyon) |
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Tasnuna River, Valdez-Cordova
Borough
, 29 miles away, Class II+ - 23 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper river) |
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