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
If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge stretch of Little Susitna River is 6.4 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. And of course, there are campgrounds
nearby. The Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll
have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The river winds through the Talkeetna Mountains and you get great scenery. The scenic beauty of Alaska and the cool fresh water will make you feel great.
Briefly about the general area: Little Susitna River is ordinarily a pretty dehydrated site; the month with most of the rain is September, and the driest of the months is April. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 60's to Little Susitna River, and during summer nights temperatures are in
the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and night lows during the wintertime for Little Susitna River tend to be in the 0's.
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