Alaska whitewater - Lowe River, Chugach Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Keystone Canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     5 miles   The nature scenery of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Lowe River in Alaska is 5 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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. The Chugach Mountains scenery is wonderful. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends     to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The Keystone Canyon section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Bridal Veil Falls, and Snowslide Gulch is also a fine spot to explore. Lowe River is a wet place that gets a lot of rainfall; through September this area sees the most rain; June   meanwhile is the driest month. All year is a fine time in the Chugach Mountains if you love the outdoors. A spree to Lowe River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Rudleston Falls. All through the summer months at Lowe River temperatures are generally in the 60's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are regularly in the 20's; night lows at Lowe River all through the wintertime generally dip into the 10's. Lowe River, Keystone Canyon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 5 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.09709 Longitude: -145.8579 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.05709 Longitude: -145.9244 Paddler input for Lowe River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lowe River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: VALDEZ WSO 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez 32 miles away Located on the harbor, one block from the Valdez Convention Center and within walking distance to the gift shops. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lowe River.   Whitewater Near Lowe River: Browns Creek, Near Valdez Borough , 3 miles away, Class III - 1.5 miles long (Browns Creek Canyon) Wortmann's Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Upper River to Lowe River) Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 10 miles away, Class V - 7.5 miles long (Heiden Canyon) Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 12 miles away, Class II - 13 miles long (Below Keystone Canyon) Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 16 miles away, Class III+ - 12 miles long (Tsina Glacier to Tsina Lodge on Richardson Highway) Valdez Glacier Stream, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 22 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Valdez Glacier to Richardson Highway) Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 41 miles long (Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake) Power Creek, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Feeding Eyak Lake Close to Cordova) Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 30 miles away, Class V - 7.2 miles long (Tsina Roadhouse on Richardson Highway to Richardson Highway below Tsina Canyon) Mineral Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 30 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Mineral Creek Road to Lower Canyon)   Hotels Near Lowe River: Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 32 miles away Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 32 miles away Mountain Sky Hotel & Suites, Valdez , 32 miles away Totem Inn, Valdez , 32 miles away   National Parks Near Lowe River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 45 miles away