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 Paddler input for Little Nelchina River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Nelchina River, Alaska 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 We are pleased you have chosen Valdez as a destination. Now take the next step and consider the Totem Inn as your home away from home. We have accommodations to fit every lifestyle, the choice is yo... Mountain Sky Hotel & Suites, Valdez 36 miles away Alaska's finest chain. Valdez's newest hotel located in the heart of downtown. Beautiful decor with a fabulous mountain view from every room. They offer 250 Alaska Air Miles. In the heart of downtown... Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez 36 miles away Stay at this Valdez hotel and enjoy friendly service and a host of convenient amenities while traveling in Alaska. The Best Western Harbor Inn offers beautiful views of Valdez Harbor and is convenien...   All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Little Nelchina River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Little Nelchina 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 Little Nelchina River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Little Nelchina River.   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