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

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Current weather conditions at Gakona River, Alaska Range, Alaska
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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...





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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

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