Alaska whitewater - Matanuska River, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Matanuska-Susitna
county,
Glacier Park Bridge to Palmer section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+ 54 miles
The Glacier Park Bridge to Palmer section of Matanuska River in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 54 miles long and has been rated as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. There are no other stretches to paddle along Matanuska River than the Glacier Park Bridge to Palmer stretch. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Alaska you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting
here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so it looks like you will be camping out. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular
destination. The beauty of the Talkeetna Mountains is a great plus for this river. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: There's perfect hiking along the Chickaloon River Trail. For the period of the summer months here at Matanuska River, high temperatures mostly reach the 60's
with nighttime lows in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while Matanuska River nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 0's. Not much rainfall falls here at Matanuska River; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and March on the other hand is the driest.
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