Alaska whitewater - Kotsina River, Wrangell Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Upper Kotsina to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     42 miles   The Upper Kotsina to Copper River stretch of Kotsina River is 42 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The river winds through the Wrangell Mountains and you get great scenery. There are no other stretches to paddle along Kotsina River than the Upper Kotsina to Copper River     stretch. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. The wonderful Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Kotsina River is typically a reasonably arid place; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and April on the other hand is the driest. The warmest time of the year at Kotsina   River comes with high temperatures in the 60's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 40's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 0's, and winter nights come with lows in the-20's to Kotsina River. Kotsina River, Upper Kotsina to Copper River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 42 miles Average Gradient: 57 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.72869 Longitude: -143.7401 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.54 Longitude: -144.40833 Paddler input for Kotsina River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kotsina River, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: SLANA 42 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   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 Kotsina River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kotsina 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 Kotsina River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kotsina River.   Whitewater Near Kotsina River: Kuskulana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 5 miles away, Class III - 8.5 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River) Kuskulana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class IV+ - 19 miles long (Nugget Creek to McCarthy Road) Chitina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 18 miles away, Class II - 55 miles long (Nizina River to Chitina) Cheshnina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class III+ - 23 miles long (Lower Tonsina to Copper River Bridge) Gilahina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class III - 7.5 miles long (McCarthy Road) Bremner River, -blank- Borough , 25 miles away, Class I-III+ - 42 miles long (to Copper River) Drop Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 30 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper River)