Alaska whitewater - Glacier River, Chugach Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Sheridan Glacier to Copper River Highway section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     4.7 miles   The nature scenery of Alaska and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Glacier River in Alaska is 4.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Whitewater paddling here in the Chugach Mountains is a great experience. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Not too many hotels     nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The Sheridan Glacier to Copper River Highway section is the only paddling section along Glacier River. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: At Glacier River during the summertime months highs are in the 60's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 30's with temperatures at Glacier River dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights. Going for a hike along the Sheridan Mountain Trail will   let you absorb the natural beauty of this region; if the weather is good, you can go for a hike along the Lake Elsner Trail. Man, is there lots of fun things to do in the Chugach Mountains. Glacier River is a relatively wet place mostly with a good deal of rain; September is the wettest month with most rain while July is typically the driest month. Glacier River, Sheridan Glacier to Copper River Highway road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 4.7 miles Average Gradient: 27 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 60.50799 Longitude: -145.3436 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 60.4779 Longitude: -145.40021 Paddler input for Glacier River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Glacier River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: CORDOVA FAA FSS AP 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Chugach Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Chugach Mountains. Chugach Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Chugach Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Glacier River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Glacier 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 Glacier River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Glacier River.   Whitewater Near Glacier River: Power Creek, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Feeding Eyak Lake Close to Cordova) Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 25 miles away, Class V - 7.2 miles long (Tsina Roadhouse on Richardson Highway to Richardson Highway below Tsina Canyon) Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 26 miles away, Class III+ - 1.5 miles long (Richardson Highway to above Stuart Creek) Tasnuna River, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 28 miles away, Class II+ - 23 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper river)   Trails Near Glacier River: Sheridan Mountain Trail, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 3 miles away Lake Elsner Trail, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 7 miles away McKinley Lake Trail, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Glacier River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 49 miles away