Alaska whitewater - Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough

Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Bush strip to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V+)     30 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This section of Dadina River in Alaska is 30 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV(V+) section. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the water flowing gracefully down Dadina River beats anything. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll
    find lots of paddling places. Dadina River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Bush strip to Copper River stretch is the only one. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep 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 if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
It is very dehydrated here at Dadina River generally; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain while April is regularly the driest month.
For the period of the summertime months here at Dadina River, high temperatures frequently reach the 60's while overnight lows are commonly in the 40's. High temperatures all through
 
the wintertime are normally in the 0's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Dadina River temperatures sink to the-20's.

Dadina River, Bush strip to Copper River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V+)
Length: 30 miles
Average Gradient: 72 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 62.05049
Longitude: -144.4206

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.81639
Longitude: -145.0678

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Current weather conditions at Dadina River, Alaska
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Local climate location: TONSINA 30 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center
8 miles away
Featuring spectacular mountain views and breathtaking scenery of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is situated on 200 acres at the junction of the Klutin...





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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Dadina River.
 Whitewater Near Dadina River:
Chetaslina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Chichokna River to Copper River)
Sanford River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 11 miles away, Class II - 35 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper River)
Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 11 miles away, Class II - 77 miles long (Gulkana River to Chitina River)
Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 13 miles away, Class II - 125 miles long (Copper Glacier to Gulkana River)
Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Richardson Highway crossing to Lower Tonsina)
Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Nadina Glacier to Copper River)
Cheshnina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class III+ - 23 miles long (Lower Tonsina to Copper River Bridge)
 Hotels Near Dadina River:
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Dadina River:
Klutina River Fishcamp Svc, Copper Center, 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Dadina River:
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 44 miles away
 Lakes Near Dadina River

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