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.   CLASS IV+     19 miles   The Nugget Creek to McCarthy Road section of Kuskulana River is 19 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV+ section. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the water flowing gracefully down Kuskulana River have people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but     you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good spots for that around here. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The river winds through the Wrangell Mountains and you get great scenery. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: Kuskulana River is pretty waterless mostly; most of the rain falls through July while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. At Kuskulana River through the days   of summer highs are in the 60's; the night is a tad cooler of course, regularly in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 0's with winter lows in the-20's overnight here at Kuskulana River. 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    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.61349 Longitude: -143.70611 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.4886 Longitude: -144.0129 Paddler input for Kuskulana River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kuskulana River, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: SLANA 34 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 Kuskulana River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kuskulana 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 Kuskulana River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kuskulana River.   Whitewater Near Kuskulana River: Chitina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 4 miles away, Class II - 55 miles long (Nizina River to Chitina) Gilahina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 9 miles away, Class III - 7.5 miles long (McCarthy Road) Kotsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 42 miles long (Upper Kotsina to Copper River) Kuskulana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 17 miles away, Class III - 8.5 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River) Lakina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 29 miles away, Class III+ - 11.25 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River)