Alaska whitewater - Kennicott River, Wrangell Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, McCarthy Road to Nizina River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     4.8 miles   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This section of Kennicott River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 4.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Kennicott River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the McCarthy Road to Nizina River section is the only one. There's camping available     near Kennicott River. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. The beautiful Wrangell Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: At Kennicott River you don’t see much rain; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is April. Nearby Fivemile Gulch is a good spot to go if you're at Kennicott River. High temperatures at Kennicott River all through the   warm months are in the 60's with night lows in the 40's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 0's with winter lows in the-20's overnight here at Kennicott River. Kennicott River, McCarthy Road to Nizina River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 4.8 miles Average Gradient: 41 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.4294 Longitude: -142.943 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.37657 Longitude: -143.00109 Paddler input for Kennicott River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kennicott River, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: SLANA 54 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy 4 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...   Wrangell Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Wrangell Mountains. Wrangell Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Wrangell Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Kennicott River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kennicott 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 Kennicott River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kennicott River.   Whitewater Near Kennicott River: McCarthy Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 8 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 19 miles long (Close to Bonanza Ridge to McCarthy) Nizina River, Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park Borough , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Kennicott River to Chitna River) Chakina River, Valdez-Cordova (CA) Borough , 11 miles away, Class V - 20 miles long (Gravel bar to Chitina River) Nizina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class II+ - 35 miles long (Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River) Tana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 18 miles away, Class IV - 36 miles long (Gravel Bar to Chitina River) Lakina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 17 miles long (Mill Creek to McCarthy Road Bridge)   Hotels Near Kennicott River: McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kennicott River: Glacier View Campground, Anchorage, 3 miles away