Alaska whitewater - Fortymile River - South Fork, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Borough

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area county, West Fork of Dennison Fork to Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     84 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This stretch of Fortymile River - South Fork in Alaska is 84 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II(III) section of whitewater. The West Fork of Dennison Fork to Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge section is the only paddling section along Fortymile River - South Fork. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you
    coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of Alaska and the cool fresh water have people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations
in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Fortymile River - South Fork is pretty dry regularly; July is the wettest month with most rain, and March meanwhile is the driest month.
At Fortymile River - South Fork throughout the months of summer highs are in the 60's, and all through the night it cools down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the-20's with winter lows in the-30's overnight here at Fortymile River - South Fork.
 

Fortymile River - South Fork, West Fork of Dennison Fork to Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 84 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 63.89244
Longitude: -142.23321

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 64.30877
Longitude: -141.40697

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Current weather conditions at Fortymile River - South Fork, Alaska
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Local climate location: NORTHWAY FAA AP 49 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fortymile River - South Fork.
 Camp Grounds Near Fortymile River - South Fork:
The Original Chicken Gold Camp, Chicken, 8 miles away
Walker Fork Campground, Southeast Fairbanks County, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Fortymile River - South Fork:
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve, Fairbanks - AK , 48 miles away

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