Alaska whitewater - Little Susitna River, Talkeetna Mountains, unknown Borough

Upper section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV+     5 miles
  The Upper stretch of Little Susitna River in Alaska is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV+ section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting
    or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The beauty of the Talkeetna Mountains is a great plus for this river. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of Alaska and the water flowing gracefully
down Little Susitna River have people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summer months here at Little Susitna River, high temperatures typically reach the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 40's. All through the winter highs are frequently
 
in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Little Susitna River.
Little Susitna River is regularly a pretty dry site; most of the rain falls during September, and April on the other hand is the driest.

Little Susitna River, Upper road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV+
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 158 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.82091
Longitude: -149.09485

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.77758
Longitude: -149.19657

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Current weather conditions at Little Susitna River, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: ANDERSON LAKE 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer
7 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Susitna River.
 Whitewater Near Little Susitna River:
Reeds Creek, -blank- Borough , 4 miles away, Class V - 0.8 miles long (Good Hope Creek Confluence to Reed Lakes Trailhead)
Archangel Creek, -blank- Borough , 5 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Fairangel Creek Confluence to Little Su Confluence)
Little Susitna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.4 miles long (Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge)
Moose Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 7 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Buffalo Mine Road to Glenn Highway)
Wolverine Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 15 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Upper River to Matanuska River)
Sheep River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 17 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 50 miles long (Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 21 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp)
Granite Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 23 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 16 miles long (2600-foot level to Glenn Highway)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 26 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Upper)
Talkeetna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 54 miles long (Stephan Lake to Susitna River at Talkeetna Village)
 Ski Areas Near Little Susitna River:
Alyeska, Alaska , 27 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 40 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Hilltop, Alaska , 47 miles away, 294 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Susitna River:
Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer , 7 miles away
Agate Inn, Wasilla , 15 miles away
ALASKAS SELECT INN WASILLA, Wasilla , 16 miles away
Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 17 miles away
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Susitna River:
Rivers Edge Recreation Park, Sutton, 6 miles away
Homestead RV Campground, Palmer, 7 miles away
Town and Country RV Park, Palmer, 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Susitna River:
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 51 miles away
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Anchorage - AK , 51 miles away

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