Alaska whitewater - Gravel Creek, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Matanuska-Susitna county, Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     11.5 miles   This section of Gravel Creek in Alaska is 11.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV+ section. The nature scenery of Alaska and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers.     The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The wild scenery of the Talkeetna Mountains is great. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River section is the only paddling section along Gravel Creek. Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 60's to Gravel Creek. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 10's, and nighttime lows through the winter   for Gravel Creek tend to be in the-10's. Around Gravel Creek you don’t get a lot of rainfall; July is the month that gets the most rain, and April meanwhile is the driest month. Gravel Creek, Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 11.5 miles Average Gradient: 87 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.6481 Longitude: -147.9755 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.7797 Longitude: -148.0011 Paddler input for Gravel Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gravel Creek, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: MC KINLEY PARK 69 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Talkeetna Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Talkeetna Mountains. Talkeetna Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Talkeetna Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Gravel Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gravel 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 Fairbanks, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Gravel Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gravel Creek.   Whitewater Near Gravel Creek: Hicks Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Hicks Lake to Matanuska River) Matanuska River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 5.2 miles long (Lions Head) Coal Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 23 miles away, Class IV - 11.8 miles long (Glacier to Matanuska River) Caribou Creek, -blank- Borough , 24 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (Squaw Creek to Glenn Highway Bridge) Chickaloon River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Borough , 25 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 33 miles long (30 Mile Airstrip to Matanuska)   Ski Areas Near Gravel Creek: Alyeska, Alaska , 81 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 106 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 116 miles away, 1057 vertical feet Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 117 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 123 miles away, 294 vertical feet   Trails Near Gravel Creek: Chickaloon Knik Nelchina Trail, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Gravel Creek