Alaska whitewater - Gold Creek, Chugach Mountains, City & Borough of Juneau Borough City & Borough of Juneau county, Basin Road Bridge into Cope Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V(V+)     2 miles   The starting point is not too far from Juneau, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Basin Road Bridge into Cope Park section of Gold Creek in City & Borough of Juneau Borough is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other places for that. The Basin Road Bridge into Cope Park section is the only paddling section along Gold Creek. This is     a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The beautiful scenery of City & Borough of Juneau Borough and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater paddling here in the Chugach Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rainfall makes Gold Creek a rather wet spot; during the month of October you get the most rain around here while April   is the month with the least amount of precipitation. So many enjoyable things to do here in the Chugach Mountains, too great to be true. If the weather is tremendous here at Gold Creek, you can go for a hike along the Moller Ski Trail, and you could always discover Gold Creek Valley. This river is a great place to visit. If you want to hit the beach, Ready Bullion Beach is in close proximity, and while you're here you can take a hike along the Mount Roberts Trail. You'll meet a lot of folks from Juneau here, and a short spree to Ebner Falls is always worthwhile. Summer brings highs in the 60's to Gold Creek. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Gold Creek. Gold Creek, Basin Road Bridge into Cope Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V(V+) Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 58.31129 Longitude: -134.37621 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 58.29919 Longitude: -134.41781 Paddler input for Gold Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gold Creek, Chugach Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: AUKE BAY 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Silverbow Inn, Juneau The Silverbow is a charming six room boutique hotel in a newly remodeled 1914 building in the heart of historic downtown Juneau. Each guest room is individually decorated and equipped with a full bath... Prospector Hotel, Juneau Located in historic downtown Juneau, and adjacent to the state Museum, business and government centers. For large conference convenience we are across the street from Centennial Hall Convention Center... Juneau Super 8 Motel, Juneau 12 miles away Super 8 Juneau is conveniently located with in 5 minutes of the Juneau Airport. Free Shuttle service is available to the Juneau Airport and the Juneau Ferry. Amenities include: FREE SuperStart Breakf...   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 Gold Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gold Creek, 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 Juneau, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Juneau, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Gold Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gold Creek.   Whitewater Near Gold Creek: Lemon Creek, Juneau Borough , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Upper Quarry to Costco) Mendenhall River, Juneau Borough , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Mendenhall Lake to Riverside Drive) Carlson Creek, CBJ Borough , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Lower Canyon to Tidewater) Carlson Creek, CBJ Borough , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Lower Canyon to Tidewater) Montana Creek, City & Borough of Juneau Borough , 16 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4 miles long (MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall River) Eagle River, Juneau Borough , 28 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Lake to Veterans Memorial Highway)   Ski Areas Near Gold Creek: Eaglecrest, Alaska , 8 miles away, 1400 vertical feet   Beaches Near Gold Creek: Ready Bullion Beach, Juneau Borough , 5 miles away   Hotels Near Gold Creek: Silverbow Inn, Juneau , 1 miles away Prospector Hotel, Juneau , 1 miles away Juneau Super 8 Motel, Juneau , 12 miles away Juneau Airport Travelodge Hotel, Juneau , 13 miles away Best Western Country Lane Inn, Juneau , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gold Creek: Auke Bay RV Park, Auke Bay, 18 miles away   Trails Near Gold Creek: Mount Roberts Trail, Juneau Borough , 1 miles away Moller Ski Trail, Juneau Borough , 4 miles away Lemon Creek Trail, Juneau Borough , 5 miles away Nugget Creek Trail, Juneau Borough , 9 miles away West Glacier Trail, Juneau Borough , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Gold Creek