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

Matanuska-Susitna county, Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     6.4 miles
  The Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge stretch of Little Susitna River in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 6.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. The natural beauty of Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for
    more. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if
you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. The wild scenery of the Talkeetna Mountains is great.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Little Susitna River arrives with high temperatures in the 60's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 40's. High temperatures
 
all through the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Little Susitna River plunge into the 0's. It is very dried up here at Little Susitna River regularly; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is April.

Little Susitna River, Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 6.4 miles
Average Gradient: 171 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.77758
Longitude: -149.19657

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.6934
Longitude: -149.24627

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Current weather conditions at Little Susitna River, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: ANDERSON LAKE 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Susitna River.
 Whitewater Near Little Susitna River:
Archangel Creek, -blank- Borough , 2 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Fairangel Creek Confluence to Little Su Confluence)
Reeds Creek, -blank- Borough , 3 miles away, Class V - 0.8 miles long (Good Hope Creek Confluence to Reed Lakes Trailhead)
Little Susitna River, -blank- Borough , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (Upper)
Moose Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Buffalo Mine Road to Glenn Highway)
Sheep River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 17 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 50 miles long (Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 17 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp)
Wolverine Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 20 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Upper River to Matanuska River)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 21 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Upper)
Talkeetna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 54 miles long (Stephan Lake to Susitna River at Talkeetna Village)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 28 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Little Susitna River:
Alyeska, Alaska , 26 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 35 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Hilltop, Alaska , 41 miles away, 294 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Susitna River:
Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer , 9 miles away
Agate Inn, Wasilla , 9 miles away
ALASKAS SELECT INN WASILLA, Wasilla , 11 miles away
Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 11 miles away
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Susitna River:
Rivers Edge Recreation Park, Sutton, 8 miles away
Homestead RV Campground, Palmer, 8 miles away
Town and Country RV Park, Palmer, 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Susitna River:
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 45 miles away
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Anchorage - AK , 45 miles away

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