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.
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