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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The scenic beauty of Lake and Peninsula Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This section of Copper River is 18 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away     from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Lower or Upper Copper Lake to Lower Pike Lake or Intricate Bay section is the only paddling section along Copper River. The beauty of the Aleutian Range is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: All through the months of summer at Copper River highs are mostly in the 60's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. During the wintertime highs are typically in the 20's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Copper River fall into the 0's. The amount of precipitation   that falls at Copper River is close to the national average; September is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is June. 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.   Lakes Near Copper River