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 West Fork of Dennison Fork to Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge stretch of Fortymile River - South Fork in Alaska is 84 miles long and is a class II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so it looks like you will be camping out. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This is the only paddling stretch along Fortymile River - South Fork. The natural beauty of Alaska and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile.
    Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general
area:
Fortymile River - South Fork gets very little precipitation; the month with most of the rain is July, and March meanwhile is the driest month.
Summertime brings highs in the 60's to Fortymile River - South Fork, and the overnight is a bit chillier of course, mostly in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the-20's while Fortymile River - South Fork overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the-30's.
 

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
Chicken Creek RV Park, 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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