Alaska whitewater - Kenai River, Kenai Peninsula Borough

Kenai Peninsula county, Kenai Lake to Skilak Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     18 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The Kenai Lake to Skilak Lake section of Kenai River is 18 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. This is the only paddling section along Kenai River. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you
    coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the days of summer highs here at Kenai River reach the 60's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 20's while Kenai River nighttime low temperatures
through the wintertime are in the 0's. Kenai River is a location that is rather dried out generally; September is the month that gets the most rain while April is generally the driest month.
Going for a hike on the Russian Lakes Trail is always a fine adventure; Schooner Bend is a great place to stop by while in the area. There is a wonderful hiking trail in the neighborhood of Kenai River called the Schooner Bend Trail.
 

Kenai River, Kenai Lake to Skilak Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 18 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.49222
Longitude: -149.79612

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.48249
Longitude: -150.11501

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Current weather conditions at Kenai River, Alaska
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Local climate location: ANCHORAGE WSCMO AP 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lake View Bed and Breakfast, Anchorage
22 miles away
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Dimond Center Hotel, Anchorage
23 miles away
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Comfort Suites Airport, Anchorage
23 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Kenai River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kenai River.
 Ski Areas Near Kenai River:
Hilltop, Alaska , 27 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 32 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Alyeska, Alaska , 60 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Kenai River:
Lake View Bed and Breakfast, Anchorage , 22 miles away
Dimond Center Hotel, Anchorage , 23 miles away
Comfort Suites Airport, Anchorage , 23 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Anchorage, Anchorage , 23 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Anchorage - Airport, Anchorage , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kenai River:
Kenai Riverside Campground and RV Park, Cooper Landing, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Kenai River:
Schooner Bend Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 2 miles away
Russian Lakes Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 4 miles away
Bean Creek Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 7 miles away
Fuller Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 8 miles away
Stetson Creek Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Kenai River:
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 26 miles away
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Anchorage - AK , 26 miles away

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