Alaska whitewater - Hicks Creek, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Matanuska-Susitna
county,
Hicks Lake to Matanuska River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 11 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The natural beauty of Alaska and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. When you're paddling down a Talkeetna Mountains river like this one you always get great
scenery along the way too. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Hicks Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Hicks Lake to Matanuska River stretch is the only one. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. There's camping available near Hicks Creek. This section of Hicks Creek is 11 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Hicks Creek through the long summer days are in the 60's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 40's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 10's
while the cold winter nights at Hicks Creek are in the-10's. Hicks Creek is mostly a quite dried out location; July is the month that gets the most rain, and April is the month with the least moisture.
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These outdoors activities are available near Hicks Creek.
Matanuska River, Matanuska-Susitna
Borough
, 8 miles away, Class III+ - 5.2 miles long (Lions Head)
Gravel Creek, Matanuska-Susitna
Borough
, 10 miles away, Class IV+ - 11.5 miles long (Gravel Creek Glacier to Matanuska River)
Caribou Creek, -blank-
Borough
, 15 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (Squaw Creek to Glenn Highway Bridge)
Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, Matanuska-Susitna
Borough
, 25 miles away, Class II+ - 17.5 miles long (Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek)