Alaska whitewater - Mineral Creek, Chugach Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Upper Canyon to coast section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     5.5 miles   The Upper Canyon to coast stretch of Mineral Creek in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 5.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+ section of whitewater. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Chugach Mountains scenery is wonderful. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners.     This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Mineral Creek a rather wet spot; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain, and June meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the summertime months at Mineral Creek temperatures are typically in the 60's. All through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are commonly in the 20's, and night lows in the 10's for Mineral Creek.   Mineral Creek, Upper Canyon to coast road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 5.5 miles Average Gradient: 56 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.2177 Longitude: -146.3181 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.14199 Longitude: -146.3597 Paddler input for Mineral Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mineral Creek, Chugach Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: VALDEZ WSO 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez 2 miles away Located on the harbor, one block from the Valdez Convention Center and within walking distance to the gift shops. Remodeled 88 unit property with harbor on 3 sides. Fantastic view from restaurant an... Totem Inn, Valdez 2 miles away We are pleased you have chosen Valdez as a destination. Now take the next step and consider the Totem Inn as your home away from home. We have accommodations to fit every lifestyle, the choice is yo... Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez 2 miles away Stay at this Valdez hotel and enjoy friendly service and a host of convenient amenities while traveling in Alaska. The Best Western Harbor Inn offers beautiful views of Valdez Harbor and is convenien...   Chugach Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Chugach Mountains. Chugach Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Chugach Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Mineral Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Mineral Creek, 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 Mineral Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mineral Creek.   Whitewater Near Mineral Creek: Mineral Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 2 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Mineral Creek Road to Lower Canyon) Valdez Glacier Stream, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 10 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Valdez Glacier to Richardson Highway) Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 19 miles away, Class II - 13 miles long (Below Keystone Canyon) Browns Creek, Near Valdez Borough , 29 miles away, Class III - 1.5 miles long (Browns Creek Canyon)   Hotels Near Mineral Creek: Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 2 miles away Totem Inn, Valdez , 2 miles away Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 2 miles away Mountain Sky Hotel & Suites, Valdez , 2 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mineral Creek: Eagle's Rest RV Park, Valdez, 2 miles away Glacier Campground, Valdez, 2 miles away Allison Point Campground, Valdez, 2 miles away