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.
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