Alaska whitewater - Eagle River, Juneau Borough

Juneau county, Lake to Veterans Memorial Highway section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     5 miles
  The Lake to Veterans Memorial Highway stretch of Eagle River is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section. The starting point is not too far from Juneau, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of Alaska and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There's camping available near Eagle River. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable.
    You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Eagle River frequently tend to be in the 60's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 40's. Through the wintertime the highs are generally in the 20's; overnight lows in the 20's for Eagle River. Eagle River gets a great deal of water; the month with most of the rain is October, and the driest month is April.
Hiking along the Montana Creek Trail is splendid fun.
 

Eagle River, Lake to Veterans Memorial Highway road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 58.5692
Longitude: -134.7521

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 58.52627
Longitude: -134.80509

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Current weather conditions at Eagle River, Alaska
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Local climate location: AUKE BAY 29 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Pearsons Pond Inn and Spa, Juneau
14 miles away
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Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed, Juneau
15 miles away
Enjoy convenient access to many key local attractions such as Mendenhall Glacier, Eaglecrest Ski Resort and several state office buildings at this quaint Juneau, Alaska hotel. Welcome to the Best We...

Best Western Country Lane Inn, Juneau
15 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Eagle River.
 Whitewater Near Eagle River:
Montana Creek, City & Borough of Juneau Borough , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4 miles long (MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall River)
Mendenhall River, Juneau Borough , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Mendenhall Lake to Riverside Drive)
Lemon Creek, Juneau Borough , 22 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Upper Quarry to Costco)
Gold Creek, City & Borough of Juneau Borough , 28 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Basin Road Bridge into Cope Park)
 Ski Areas Near Eagle River:
Eaglecrest, Alaska , 21 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Eagle River:
Pearsons Pond Inn and Spa, Juneau , 14 miles away
Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed, Juneau , 15 miles away
Best Western Country Lane Inn, Juneau , 15 miles away
Travelodge Hotel Juneau, Juneau , 15 miles away
Super 8 Juneau, Juneau , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Eagle River:
Auke Bay RV Park, Auke Bay, 10 miles away
Spruce Meadow Recreational Vehicle Park, Juneau, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Eagle River:
Montana Creek Trail, Juneau Borough , 7 miles away
Spaulding Trail, Juneau Borough , 9 miles away
Bear Creek Trail, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Borough , 11 miles away
West Glacier Trail, Juneau Borough , 15 miles away
Nugget Creek Trail, Juneau Borough , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Eagle River:
Sitka National Historical Park, Sitka - AK , 66 miles away

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