Alaska whitewater - Gulkana River, Alaska Range, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Paxson Lake to Sourdough Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     81 miles   The Paxson Lake to Sourdough Campground stretch of Gulkana River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 81 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wild scenery of the Alaska Range is great. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along. The natural beauty of Alaska and the     water flowing gracefully down Gulkana River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Paxson Lake to Sourdough Campground section is one of them. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good places for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: At Gulkana River during the summer months highs are in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. During the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 0's while Gulkana River nighttime   low temperatures through the winter are in the-20's. Gulkana River is usually a rather waterless spot; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is April. Gulkana River, Paxson Lake to Sourdough Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 81 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.91699 Longitude: -145.5 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.5242 Longitude: -145.52311 Paddler input for Gulkana River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gulkana River, Alaska Range, Alaska Local climate location: GLENNALLEN 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Alaska Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Alaska Range. Alaska Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Alaska Range. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Gulkana River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gulkana 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 Gulkana River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gulkana River.   Whitewater Near Gulkana River: Gulkana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 9 miles away, Class III - 12 miles long (Summit Lake to Paxson Lake) Gakona River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 17 miles away, Class III - 92 miles long (Gakona Glacier to Copper River) Klutina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 28 miles away, Class III - 28 miles long (Klutina Lake to Richardson Highway Bridge at Copper Center) Delta River, Alaska Range North of Paxson Borough , 30 miles away, Class I-III - 29 miles long (Denali Highway at Tangle Lakes to Richardson Highway between Ann and Miller Creeks)   Ski Areas Near Gulkana River: Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 153 miles away, 1057 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 185 miles away, 1300 vertical feet   National Parks Near Gulkana River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 27 miles away   Lakes Near Gulkana River