Alaska whitewater - Lake Creek, Alaska Range, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Matanuska-Susitna county, Chelatna Lake to Yentna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     55 miles   The Chelatna Lake to Yentna River section of Lake Creek is 55 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III+ section. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Lake Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Chelatna Lake to Yentna River stretch is the only one. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from     far and near. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Alaska Range and you get great scenery. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The wonderful Matanuska-Susitna Borough scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: Not much precipitation falls here at Lake Creek; the month with most of the rain is September, and the driest month of the year is April. High temperatures at Lake Creek through the warm months are in the 60's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Through the wintertime the highs are typically in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Lake Creek.   Lake Creek, Chelatna Lake to Yentna River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+ Length: 55 miles Average Gradient: 23 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.4355 Longitude: -151.4009 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.90583 Longitude: -150.90944 Paddler input for Lake Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lake Creek, Alaska Range, Alaska Local climate location: BELUGA 35 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. BLONDE BEAR BED AND BREAKFAST, Kenai 49 miles away We are located just north of the City of Kenai. Blonde Bear Bed and Breakfast offers clean comfortable rooms with a relaxed atmosphere....   Alaska Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Alaska Range. Alaska Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Alaska Range. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Lake Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lake Creek, 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 Anchorage, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Lake Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lake Creek.   Ski Areas Near Lake Creek: Hilltop, Alaska , 103 miles away, 294 vertical feet Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 107 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Alyeska, Alaska , 146 miles away, 2500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lake Creek: BLONDE BEAR BED AND BREAKFAST, Kenai , 49 miles away   National Parks Near Lake Creek: Alagnak Wild River, King Salmon - AK , 52 miles away