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   The Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River section of Gravel Creek in Alaska is 11.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV+ section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The beautiful Talkeetna Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are     often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. The Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Gravel Creek. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Gravel Creek; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is April. Through the   summer at Gravel Creek highs are regularly in the 60's with night lows in the 40's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 10's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Gravel Creek plunge into the-10's. 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   Trails Near Gravel Creek: Chickaloon Knik Nelchina Trail, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 15 miles away