Alaska whitewater - Copper River, Aleutian Range, Lake and Peninsula Borough Lake and Peninsula county, Lower or Upper Copper Lake to Lower Pike Lake or Intricate Bay section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     18 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. 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. The Lower or Upper Copper Lake to Lower Pike Lake or Intricate Bay stretch of Copper     River is 18 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The Lower or Upper Copper Lake to Lower Pike Lake or Intricate Bay section is the only paddling section along Copper River. The river winds through the Aleutian Range and you get great scenery. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The nature scenery of Alaska and the water flowing gracefully down Copper River attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rainfall falls at Copper River; most of the rain falls all through September; June is the month with the least moisture. Summertime brings highs in the 60's to Copper River. Once the sun is down it sinks down   to the 40's. Highs during the winter are generally in the 20's while Copper River nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the 0's. Copper River, Lower or Upper Copper Lake to Lower Pike Lake or Intricate Bay road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 18 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 59.57849 Longitude: -154.1563 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 59.52629 Longitude: -154.51301 Paddler input for Copper River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Copper River, Aleutian Range, Alaska Local climate location: INTRICATE BAY 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Aleutian Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Aleutian Range. Aleutian Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Aleutian Range. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Copper River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Copper 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 Kodiak, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Copper River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Copper River.   Camp Grounds Near Copper River: Rainbow Bay Resort, Pedro Bay, 19 miles away