Alaska whitewater - Fortymile River, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Borough

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area county, Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge to Yukon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     100 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Borough and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge to Yukon River stretch of Fortymile River in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Borough is 100 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. 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. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Fortymile River
doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge to Yukon River stretch is the only one. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so better bring your camping gear along.

Briefly about the general area:
At Fortymile River you don’t see much precipitation; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while March is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Throughout the summer highs here at Fortymile River reach the 70's, and the nighttime is rather cooler of course, ordinarily
 
in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the-10's with temperatures at Fortymile River dipping down into the-30's all through winter nights.
The vistas at Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve will blow your mind.

Fortymile River, Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge to Yukon River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 100 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 64.30877
Longitude: -141.40697

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 64.78818
Longitude: -141.19935

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Current weather conditions at Fortymile River, Alaska
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Local climate location: EAGLE 12 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fortymile River.
 Camp Grounds Near Fortymile River:
American Creek Campground, Southeast Fairbanks County, 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Fortymile River:
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve, Fairbanks - AK , 10 miles away

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