Alaska whitewater - Killik River, North Slope Borough

North Slope county, Lakes in upper river to Colville River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     90 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section of Killik River in Alaska is 90 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section
    by American Whitewater. This is the only paddling section along Killik River. The nature scenery of North Slope Borough and the water flowing gracefully down Killik River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly
about the general area:
For the period of the days of summer highs here at Killik River reach the 70's, and the nighttime is a bit cooler of course, generally in the 40's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the-10's while Killik River night low temperatures through the winter are in the-20's. Not much rain falls here at Killik River; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest of the months is April.
 

Killik River, Lakes in upper river to Colville River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 90 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 68.18939
Longitude: -154.1234

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 69.0072
Longitude: -153.9097

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Current weather conditions at Killik River, Alaska
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Local climate location: TANANA FAA AP 161 miles away


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