Alaska whitewater - Happy River, Alaska Range, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Matanuska-Susitna county, Close to Sheep Lake to Skwentna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     32.5 miles   This section of Happy River in Alaska is 32.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III+ section. The wonderful Alaska scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This is the only paddling stretch along Happy River. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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. Whitewater paddling here in the Alaska Range is a great experience. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summertime months highs here at Happy River reach the 60's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. All through the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 10's while Happy River night low temperatures through the winter are in the-10's. Happy River gets very little rain; the month with most of the rain is September; the driest of the months is April. Going for a hike on the Old Iditarod Trail is always a splendid adventure.   Happy River, Close to Sheep Lake to Skwentna River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+ Length: 32.5 miles Average Gradient: 52 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.1413 Longitude: -153.02781 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.9803 Longitude: -152.34751 Paddler input for Happy River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Happy River, Alaska Range, Alaska Local climate location: PUNTILLA 16 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 Happy River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Happy 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 Kodiak, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Happy River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Happy River.   Trails Near Happy River: Old Iditarod Trail, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 5 miles away