Alaska whitewater - Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Matanuska-Susitna county, Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     17.5 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. 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. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek section is one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek stretch of Matanuska River - East Fork     and Main Stem is 17.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. The beauty of the Talkeetna Mountains is a great plus for this river. The nature scenery of Alaska and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Around Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem you don’t get a lot of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July, and April on the other hand is the driest. Summer brings highs in the 60's to Matanuska River   - East Fork and Main Stem with nighttime lows in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are mostly in the 0's; night lows in the-20's for Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem. Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 17.5 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.8254 Longitude: -147.3295 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.78556 Longitude: -147.65307 Paddler input for Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: SNOWSHOE LAKE 74 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Talkeetna Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Talkeetna Mountains. Talkeetna Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Talkeetna Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, Alaska. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alaska Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Fairbanks, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem.   Whitewater Near Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem: Caribou Creek, -blank- Borough , 10 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (Squaw Creek to Glenn Highway Bridge) Matanuska River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 5.2 miles long (Lions Head) Hicks Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Hicks Lake to Matanuska River)   Ski Areas Near Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem: Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 107 miles away, 1057 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 108 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Alyeska, Alaska , 115 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 151 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 157 miles away, 294 vertical feet   Camp Grounds Near Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem: Grand View Cafe Campground, Palmer, 3 miles away