Alaska whitewater - Carlson Creek, CBJ Borough CBJ county, Lower Canyon to Tidewater section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     2 miles   The Lower Canyon to Tidewater stretch of Carlson Creek in Alaska is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III(IV) section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Juneau, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you're a camper     you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The scenic beauty of Alaska and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Lower Canyon to Tidewater stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime at Carlson Creek temperatures are commonly in the 60's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's.   For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows at Carlson Creek during the winter mostly plunge into the 10's. Carlson Creek gets much water; October is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is April. Carlson Creek, Lower Canyon to Tidewater road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 50 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 58.32239 Longitude: -134.213 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 58.30609 Longitude: -134.1409 Paddler input for Carlson Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Carlson Creek, Alaska Local climate location: ANNEX CREEK 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Juneau Hotel, Juneau 6 miles away Located on Gastineau channel W. 9th street by the Douglas bridge, with easy access to downtown Juneau. Multistored complex newly constructed in 2005.... Silverbow Inn, Juneau 16 miles away The Silverbow is a charming six room boutique hotel in a newly remodeled 1914 building in the heart of historic downtown Juneau. Each guest room is individually decorated and equipped with a full bath... Prospector Hotel, Juneau 16 miles away Located in historic downtown Juneau, and adjacent to the state Museum, business and government centers. For large conference convenience we are across the street from Centennial Hall Convention Center...   All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Carlson Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Carlson Creek, 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 Juneau, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Juneau, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Carlson Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Carlson Creek.   Whitewater Near Carlson Creek: Carlson Creek, CBJ Borough , 0 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Lower Canyon to Tidewater) Gold Creek, City & Borough of Juneau Borough , 15 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Basin Road Bridge into Cope Park) Lemon Creek, Juneau Borough , 20 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Upper Quarry to Costco) Mendenhall River, Juneau Borough , 29 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Mendenhall Lake to Riverside Drive)   Ski Areas Near Carlson Creek: Eaglecrest, Alaska , 23 miles away, 1400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Carlson Creek: Juneau Hotel, Juneau , 6 miles away Silverbow Inn, Juneau , 16 miles away Prospector Hotel, Juneau , 16 miles away Goldbelt Hotel Juneau, Juneau , 21 miles away Juneau Super 8 Motel, Juneau , 28 miles away   Trails Near Carlson Creek: Mount Roberts Trail, Juneau Borough , 14 miles away Moller Ski Trail, Juneau Borough , 19 miles away Lemon Creek Trail, Juneau Borough , 19 miles away