Alaska whitewater - Eagle River, Chugach Mountains, Anchorage Borough

Anchorage county, Echo Bend to Rapids Camp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     3 miles
  The nature scenery of Alaska and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Echo Bend to Rapids Camp section of Eagle River in Alaska is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you
    can camp. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. The beautiful Chugach Mountains scenery is an added bonus. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular
destination. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area:
Not much rainfall falls here at Eagle River; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is April. For the period of the months of summer here at Eagle River, high temperatures commonly reach the 60's. Summer night lows sink down to the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Eagle River temperatures descend to the 0's.
 

Eagle River, Echo Bend to Rapids Camp road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 55 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.1959
Longitude: -149.25211

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.2317
Longitude: -149.2844

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Current weather conditions at Eagle River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: WASILLA 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Agate Inn, Wasilla
13 miles away
Alaska lodging to meet all your hotel or motel needs just north of Anchorage between the towns of Palmer and Wasilla. En-route to Mt. Mckinley and Denali National Park, Agate Inn is just minutes from ...

Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla
14 miles away
The Grand View Inn and Suites is ideally located right on the Parks Highway just before the town of Wasilla. We have a majestic view of the Chugiak Mountain Range, Inlet and Glacier. We are perfect fo...

Alyeska Resort, Girdwood
14 miles away
Located just 40 miles south of the Anchorage Airport along the scenic Seward Highway. The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibili...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Eagle River.
 Whitewater Near Eagle River:
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 11 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Upper)
Bird Creek, -blank- Borough , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm)
Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula Borough , 16 miles away, Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine)
Little Susitna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.4 miles long (Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge)
Archangel Creek, -blank- Borough , 20 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Fairangel Creek Confluence to Little Su Confluence)
Reeds Creek, -blank- Borough , 21 miles away, Class V - 0.8 miles long (Good Hope Creek Confluence to Reed Lakes Trailhead)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 21 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge)
Little Susitna River, -blank- Borough , 21 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (Upper)
Canyon Creek, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 22 miles away, Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction)
Moose Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 22 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Buffalo Mine Road to Glenn Highway)
 Ski Areas Near Eagle River:
Alyeska, Alaska , 14 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 28 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Hilltop, Alaska , 33 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Moose Mountain, Alaska , 152 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 180 miles away, 1057 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Eagle River:
Agate Inn, Wasilla , 13 miles away
Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 14 miles away
Alyeska Resort, Girdwood , 14 miles away
ALASKAS SELECT INN WASILLA, Wasilla , 14 miles away
Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Eagle River:
Mountain View RV Park, Palmer, 9 miles away
Thunder Bird Falls Campground, Anchorage County, 11 miles away
Peters Creek Campground, Anchorage County, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Eagle River:
Crow Pass Trail, Anchorage Borough , 11 miles away
Bird Creek Trail, Anchorage Borough , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Eagle River:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 38 miles away
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 38 miles away

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