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Alaska whitewater - Kuskulana River, Wrangell Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
county,
Nugget Creek to McCarthy Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV+ 19 miles
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The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other spots. This stretch of Kuskulana River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 19 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV+ section of whitewater. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make |
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you glad you came. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The Wrangell Mountains scenery is wonderful. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nature scenery of Alaska and the sparkling of the sunlight
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Briefly about the general area:
It is very dried out here at Kuskulana River frequently; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most, and April is the month with the least moisture.
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the year brings highs in the 60's to Kuskulana River. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 0's; winter nights come with lows in the-20's to Kuskulana River.
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Kuskulana River, Nugget Creek to McCarthy Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV+
Length:
19
miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.61349
Longitude: -143.70611
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.4886
Longitude: -144.0129
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Paddler input for Kuskulana River, Alaska:
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Kuskulana River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Kuskulana River. |
| | Whitewater Near Kuskulana River:
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Chitina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 4 miles away, Class II - 55 miles long (Nizina River to Chitina) |
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Gilahina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 9 miles away, Class III - 7.5 miles long (McCarthy Road) |
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Kotsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 15 miles away, Class V+ - 42 miles long (Upper Kotsina to Copper River) |
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Kuskulana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 17 miles away, Class III - 8.5 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River) |
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Lakina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 29 miles away, Class III+ - 11.25 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River) |
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