Alaska whitewater - Gilahina River, Wrangell Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, McCarthy Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     7.5 miles   The McCarthy Road stretch of Gilahina River is 7.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The scenic beauty of Alaska and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily     run it on an afternoon. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds here at Gilahina River are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good spots for that around here. There are no other stretches to paddle along Gilahina River than the McCarthy Road stretch. The Wrangell Mountains scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: It is very dry here at Gilahina River frequently; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most; April is the month with the least moisture. Throughout the months of summer highs here at Gilahina River reach the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 0's with winter lows in the-20's overnight here at Gilahina River.   Gilahina River, McCarthy Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 7.5 miles Average Gradient: 120 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.4388 Longitude: -143.7157 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.3725 Longitude: -143.78 Paddler input for Gilahina River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gilahina River, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: SLANA 35 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Wrangell Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Wrangell Mountains. Wrangell Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Wrangell Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Gilahina River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gilahina 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 Gilahina River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gilahina River.   Whitewater Near Gilahina River: Chitina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 6 miles away, Class II - 55 miles long (Nizina River to Chitina) Kuskulana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 9 miles away, Class IV+ - 19 miles long (Nugget Creek to McCarthy Road) Lakina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 20 miles away, Class III+ - 11.25 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River) Kotsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 42 miles long (Upper Kotsina to Copper River) Kuskulana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class III - 8.5 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River) Lakina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 17 miles long (Mill Creek to McCarthy Road Bridge)