Alaska whitewater - Eagle River, Anchorage Borough Anchorage county, Military Stretch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4 miles   This section of Eagle River is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The put-in is not too far from Anchorage, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Anchorage Borough and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. There are so many     sections to paddle in this river system, the Military Stretch section is just one of many. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Not much precipitation falls here at Eagle River; September is the wettest month with most rain while April is frequently the driest month. Hit the slopes at Alpenglow At Arctic Valley in the vicinity. Summer brings highs in the 60's to Eagle River with night lows in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 10's while the cold winter nights at Eagle River are in the 0's.   Eagle River, Military Stretch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 36 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.31 Longitude: -149.58001 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.31859 Longitude: -149.61631 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 9 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 3 miles away 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... Ramada Limited Anchorage, Anchorage 10 miles away Ramada Limited Anchorage offers FREE AIRPORT and TRAIN STATION SHUTTLE. Airport shuttle needs to be arranged 24 hours in advance. Full service Chinese restaurant located on site with large buffet st... Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla 12 miles away Take in breathtaking sights and stay in the finest accommodations at this Wasilla, Alaska hotel. The Best Western Lake Lucille Inn features deluxe rooms and suites, many of which offer balconies overl...   All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Eagle River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Eagle River, 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 Anchorage, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Eagle River. 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) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge) Ship Creek, Anchorage Borough , 4 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Artic Vally Road to bridge) Campbell Creek, Anchorage Borough , 7 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 12 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Upper) Bird Creek, -blank- Borough , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm) Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 6.75 miles long (Close to Hatcher Pass to lower Willow Creek) 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) Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula Borough , 22 miles away, Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 23 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp) Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Guardrail to Shirleytown)   Ski Areas Near Eagle River: Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 5 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 12 miles away, 294 vertical feet Alyeska, Alaska , 36 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 164 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 194 miles away, 1057 vertical feet   Hotels Near Eagle River: Microtel Inn and Suites Anchorage Area -Eagle River-, Eagle River , 3 miles away Ramada Limited Anchorage, Anchorage , 10 miles away Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla , 12 miles away Country Rose Manor B&B, Anchorage , 15 miles away Alaskan European B&B, Anchorage , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eagle River: Hidden Heaven RV Park, Eagle River, 2 miles away Eagle River Campground, Anchorage County, 2 miles away Centennial and Lions Campground, Anchorage, 8 miles away   Trails Near Eagle River: Bird Creek Trail, Anchorage Borough , 16 miles away Bull Rock Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Eagle River: Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 16 miles away Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Anchorage - AK , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Eagle River: Moose Run Golf Course, Fort Richardson , 5 miles away