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Alaska whitewater - Gulkana River, Alaska Range, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
county,
Summit Lake to Paxson Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III 12 miles
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The Summit Lake to Paxson Lake section of Gulkana River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 12 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Summit Lake to Paxson Lake section is one of them. |
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Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. The wild scenery of the Alaska Range is great.
Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer at Gulkana River temperatures are ordinarily in the 60's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 0's, and night lows in the-20's for | |
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Gulkana River.
Gulkana River is a location that is quite arid regularly; all through July this area sees the most rain; March is when it's the driest.
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Gulkana River, Summit Lake to Paxson Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III
Length:
12
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 63.11249
Longitude: -145.49946
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 62.88055
Longitude: -145.5239
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Paddler input for Gulkana River, Alaska:
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Gulkana River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gulkana River. |
| | Whitewater Near Gulkana River:
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Gulkana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 81 miles long (Paxson Lake to Sourdough Campground) |
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Gakona River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 19 miles away, Class III - 92 miles long (Gakona Glacier to Copper River) |
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Delta River, Alaska Range North of Paxson
Borough
, 27 miles away, Class I-III - 29 miles long (Denali Highway at Tangle Lakes to Richardson Highway between Ann and Miller Creeks) |
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Jarvis Creek, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Borough
, 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 14 miles long (Trail above McCumber Creek to Trail below Ober Creek (Jarvis Creek Canyon)) |
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