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 natural beauty of Alaska and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Gakona River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 92 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There aren’t     any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. The river winds through the Alaska Range and you get great scenery. This is the only paddling section along Gakona River. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: During the long summer days here at Gakona River, high temperatures commonly get into the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 0's;   winter nights come with lows in the-20's to Gakona River. It is very arid here at Gakona River usually; all through July this area sees the most rain; April is when it's the driest. 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.   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)   Ski Areas Near Gakona River: Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 168 miles away, 1057 vertical feet   National Parks Near Gakona River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 27 miles away