Alaska whitewater - Kiagna River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Gravel bar to Chitina River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     19 miles   The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Gravel bar to Chitina River section of Kiagna River in Alaska is 19 miles     long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Kiagna River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Gravel bar to Chitina 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 spots. Briefly about the general area: During the long summer days at Kiagna River temperatures are typically in the 60's with overnight lows in the 40's. Through the wintertime the highs are typically in the-20's, and night lows in the-30's for Kiagna River. Kiagna River is commonly a rather dried out site; through July this area sees the most rain, and March is when it's the driest.   Kiagna River, Gravel bar to Chitina River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 19 miles Average Gradient: 92 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 60.8725 Longitude: -142.29711 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.10832 Longitude: -142.53333 Paddler input for Kiagna River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kiagna River, Alaska Local climate location: NORTHWAY FAA AP 79 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy 38 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...   All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Kiagna River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kiagna 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 Kiagna River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kiagna River.   Whitewater Near Kiagna River: Chitistone River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Glacier Creek to Nizina River) Tana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 26 miles away, Class IV - 36 miles long (Gravel Bar to Chitina River) Nizina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 29 miles away, Class II+ - 35 miles long (Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River)   Hotels Near Kiagna River: McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy , 38 miles away