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   This section of Lowe River in Alaska is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether     you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The river winds through the Chugach Mountains and you get great scenery. The nature scenery of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Keystone Canyon section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Briefly about the general area: All year is a delightful time in the Chugach Mountains if you go for the outdoors. A short trip to Bridal Veil Falls is always worthwhile. Rudleston Falls is a gorgeous place to have a look at while you're at Lowe River, and Snowslide Gulch is another delightful location   to stop by close by. At Lowe River all through the summer highs are in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Lowe River dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights. Lots of rain falls at Lowe River; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain, and June meanwhile is the driest month. 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)   Ski Areas Near Lowe River: Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 171 miles away, 1057 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 194 miles away, 1300 vertical feet   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 Glacier Sound Inn, Valdez , 32 miles away   National Parks Near Lowe River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 45 miles away