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
  This stretch of Fortymile River - South Fork in Alaska is 84 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Alaska scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The campgrounds here at Fortymile River - South Fork are pretty good. A section like this is is of course not run in a
    single day, so it looks like you will be camping out. The West Fork of Dennison Fork to Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge section is the only paddling section along Fortymile River - South Fork. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance
because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Fortymile River - South Fork is generally a rather arid location; all through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is March.
For the duration of the warm months, highs frequently are in the 60's at Fortymile River - South Fork. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 40's. During the winter highs are in the-20's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Fortymile River - South Fork tend to be 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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