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 scenic beauty of Alaska and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek section is one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with     not too many other places for that. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The beauty of the Talkeetna Mountains is a great plus for this river. The Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek section of Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem is 17.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+ section. 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. Briefly about the general area: At Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem through the summer highs are in the 60's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Throughout   the winter highs are in the 0's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem temperatures fall to the-20's. Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem is a location that is quite arid generally; the wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. 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)   Camp Grounds Near Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem: Grand View Cafe Campground, Palmer, 3 miles away