Alaska whitewater - Jacksina River, Wrangell Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough

Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Upper river to Nabesna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     29 miles
  The Upper river to Nabesna River stretch of Jacksina River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 29 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Alaska and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than
    those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so
why not pack your camping stuff too. The Upper river to Nabesna River section is the only paddling section along Jacksina River. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. The beautiful Wrangell Mountains scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
Jacksina River is pretty waterless usually; most of the rain falls throughout July; the driest month of the year is March.
Throughout the warm days of summer, highs mostly
 
are in the 70's at Jacksina River. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the-10's with temperatures at Jacksina River dipping down into the-30's through winter nights.

Jacksina River, Upper river to Nabesna River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 29 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 62.1878
Longitude: -143.32891

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 62.35359
Longitude: -142.8758

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Current weather conditions at Jacksina River, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: TOK 30 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy
30 miles away
McCarthy Lodge and Ma Johnsons Hotel is a fully restored historic property. Each room is filled with authentic artifacts from McCarthy and Kennicott. Wonderful original amenities. Owned & staffed by y...





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OUTDOORS
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 Whitewater Near Jacksina River:
Nizina River, Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park Borough , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Kennicott River to Chitna River)
Kennicott River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 29 miles away, Class II+ - 4.8 miles long (McCarthy Road to Nizina River)
 Hotels Near Jacksina River:
McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy , 30 miles away

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