Alaska whitewater - Gakona River, Alaska Range, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Gakona Glacier to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     92 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Alaska Range and you get great scenery. The beautiful scenery of Alaska and the cool fresh water beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.     Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. Gakona River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Gakona Glacier to Copper River stretch is the only one. The Gakona Glacier to Copper River stretch of Gakona River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 92 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Gakona River commonly tend to be in the 60's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 0's while the cold   winter nights at Gakona River are in the-20's. Gakona River is usually a relatively dehydrated location; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is April. Gakona River, Gakona Glacier to Copper River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 92 miles Average Gradient: 23 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 63.15909 Longitude: -145.22001 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.2994 Longitude: -145.31441 Paddler input for Gakona River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gakona River, Alaska Range, Alaska Local climate location: GULKANA FSS/AMOS 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center 39 miles away Featuring spectacular mountain views and breathtaking scenery of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is situated on 200 acres at the junction of the Klutin...   Alaska Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Alaska Range. Alaska Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Alaska Range. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Gakona River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gakona 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 Fairbanks, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Gakona River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gakona River.   Whitewater Near Gakona River: Gulkana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 81 miles long (Paxson Lake to Sourdough Campground) Gulkana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 19 miles away, Class III - 12 miles long (Summit Lake to Paxson Lake)   Hotels Near Gakona River: Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center , 39 miles away   National Parks Near Gakona River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 27 miles away