Alaska whitewater - Eagle River, Anchorage Borough Anchorage county, Bridge to Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     1.5 miles   The Bridge to Bridge section of Eagle River in Alaska is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Anchorage, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Anchorage Borough and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very     near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Bridge to Bridge section is just one of them. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: At Eagle River through the summertime months highs are in the 60's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 10's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Eagle River. It is very waterless here at Eagle River usually; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and April is the month with the least moisture.   Eagle River, Bridge to Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 36 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.30849 Longitude: -149.564 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.31 Longitude: -149.58001 Paddler input for Eagle River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Eagle River, Alaska Local climate location: ELMENDORF A F BASE 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Microtel Inn and Suites Anchorage Area -Eagle River-, Eagle River Microtel Inn And Suites Eagle River, AK - Enjoy A Quality Hotel Room At A Discount Hotel Price Enjoy Consistency, Quality, Reasonable Prices And Great Service Each Time You Stay With Microtel Inns And... Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla 11 miles away Take in breathtaking sights and stay in the finest accommodations at this Wasilla, Alaska hotel. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Eagle River.   Whitewater Near Eagle River: Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Military Stretch) Ship Creek, Anchorage Borough , 5 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Artic Vally Road to bridge) Campbell Creek, Anchorage Borough , 9 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 10 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Upper) Bird Creek, -blank- Borough , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm) Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 6.75 miles long (Close to Hatcher Pass to lower Willow Creek) Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula Borough , 21 miles away, Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine) Canyon Creek, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 21 miles away, Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 21 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp) Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Guardrail to Shirleytown)   Ski Areas Near Eagle River: Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 7 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 13 miles away, 294 vertical feet Alyeska, Alaska , 34 miles away, 2500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Eagle River: Microtel Inn and Suites Anchorage Area -Eagle River-, Eagle River , 1 miles away Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla , 11 miles away Ramada Limited Anchorage, Anchorage , 12 miles away SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake, Anchorage , 17 miles away Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eagle River: Eagle River Campground, Anchorage County, 0 miles away Hidden Heaven RV Park, Eagle River, 0 miles away Peters Creek Campground, Anchorage County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Eagle River: Bird Creek Trail, Anchorage Borough , 14 miles away Bull Rock Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Eagle River: Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 18 miles away Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Anchorage - AK , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Eagle River: Moose Run Golf Course, Fort Richardson , 3 miles away