Alaska whitewater - Drop Creek, Alaska Range, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Upper gravel bar to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     19 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. When you're paddling down a Alaska Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. The Upper gravel bar to Copper River section of Drop Creek in Alaska is 19 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. There     are no other sections to paddle along Drop Creek than the Upper gravel bar to Copper River section. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Briefly about the general area: Drop Creek gets very little rain; through July this area sees the most rain, and April on the other hand is the driest.   At Drop Creek during the summer highs are in the 60's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 0's, and winter nights come with lows in the-20's to Drop Creek. Drop Creek, Upper gravel bar to Copper River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 19 miles Average Gradient: 79 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.40459 Longitude: -143.92521 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.66139 Longitude: -144.1169 Paddler input for Drop Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Drop Creek, Alaska Range, Alaska Local climate location: SLANA 30 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Alaska Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Alaska Range. Alaska Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Alaska Range. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Drop Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Drop 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 Fairbanks, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Drop Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Drop Creek.   Whitewater Near Drop Creek: Kotsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 42 miles long (Upper Kotsina to Copper River)   Camp Grounds Near Drop Creek: Gakona RV wilderness Camp, Gakona, 10 miles away Grizzly Lake RV Park, Gakona, 20 miles away