Alaska whitewater - Little Nelchina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough

Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Little Nelchina Br. on Glenn Highway to Tazlina Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     27 miles
  This section of Little Nelchina River is 27 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The scenic beauty of Alaska and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those
    in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Little Nelchina River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Little Nelchina Br. on Glenn Highway to Tazlina Lake section is the only one. If you're a camper you can camp
at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warmest time of the year, highs usually are in the 60's at Little Nelchina River. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 0's; nighttime lows through the wintertime for Little Nelchina River tend to be in the-20's. Little Nelchina River gets very little precipitation; July is the wettest month with most rain while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 

Little Nelchina River, Little Nelchina Br. on Glenn Highway to Tazlina Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 27 miles
Average Gradient: 17 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.9872
Longitude: -146.94271

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.9425
Longitude: -146.43584

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Current weather conditions at Little Nelchina River, Alaska
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Local climate location: SNOWSHOE LAKE 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Totem Inn, Valdez
36 miles away
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Mountain Sky Hotel & Suites, Valdez
36 miles away
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Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez
36 miles away
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OUTDOORS
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 Hotels Near Little Nelchina River:
Totem Inn, Valdez , 36 miles away
Mountain Sky Hotel & Suites, Valdez , 36 miles away
Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 36 miles away
Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Nelchina River:
Lake Louise Lodge, Glennallen, 15 miles away

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