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 nature scenery of Alaska and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This stretch of Kiagna River in Alaska is 19 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whether you're whitewater rafting
    or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. There are no other sections to paddle along Kiagna River than the Gravel bar to Chitina River section. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for
lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
At Kiagna River throughout the summertime highs are in the 60's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the-20's; overnight lows during the wintertime for Kiagna River tend to be in the-30's.
Not much rainfall falls here at Kiagna River; July is the month that gets the most rain while March is mostly the driest month.
 

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

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Current weather conditions at Kiagna River, Alaska
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Local climate location: NORTHWAY FAA AP 79 miles away


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OUTDOORS
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)

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