Alaska whitewater - Montana Creek, Chugach Mountains, City & Borough of Juneau Borough

City & Borough of Juneau county, MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     4 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The natural beauty of City & Borough of Juneau Borough and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There are nice comfortable hotels
    here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall River section of Montana Creek in City & Borough of Juneau Borough is 4 miles long and has been
rated as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. When you're paddling down a Chugach Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This is the only paddling stretch along Montana Creek. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other spots. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Juneau, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
At Montana Creek during
 
the days of summer highs are in the 60's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Montana Creek. Montana Creek is a wet place that gets much rain; during the month of October you get the most rain around here, and April on the other hand is the driest.
Just can't get enough of the Chugach Mountains. While you're here at Montana Creek you can take a hike along the West Glacier Trail. Have a great hiking adventure along the Spaulding Trail, and why not stop by Mendenhall Peninsula also while you're here.

Montana Creek, MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 58.4443
Longitude: -134.6447

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 58.37039
Longitude: -134.59891

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Current weather conditions at Montana Creek, Chugach Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: AUKE BAY 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Pearsons Pond Inn and Spa, Juneau
2 miles away
The spectacular waterfront location has glacier views, elegantly furnished Atrium Lounge, relaxing starlit hot tubs, colorful rainforest gardens, waterfall, Wi-Fi Internet Cafe, business center, meeti...

Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed, Juneau
3 miles away
Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed, the smallest hotel in the world's largest hotel chain, comes complete with deluxe suites and is the perfect place for a weekend getaway in beautiful Juneau, Alaska....

Best Western Country Lane Inn, Juneau
3 miles away
The Best Western Country Lane Inn is a quaint, locally owned hotel in Juneau, Alaska. Surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine wilderness Alaska's Capitol is landlocked by glacial ice fields and ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Montana Creek.
 Whitewater Near Montana Creek:
Mendenhall River, Juneau Borough , 2 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Mendenhall Lake to Riverside Drive)
Lemon Creek, Juneau Borough , 11 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Upper Quarry to Costco)
Eagle River, Juneau Borough , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Lake to Veterans Memorial Highway)
Gold Creek, City & Borough of Juneau Borough , 16 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Basin Road Bridge into Cope Park)
 Ski Areas Near Montana Creek:
Eaglecrest, Alaska , 9 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Montana Creek:
Pearsons Pond Inn and Spa, Juneau , 2 miles away
Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed, Juneau , 3 miles away
Best Western Country Lane Inn, Juneau , 3 miles away
Juneau Airport Travelodge Hotel, Juneau , 3 miles away
Juneau Super 8 Motel, Juneau , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Montana Creek:
Auke Bay RV Park, Auke Bay, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Montana Creek:
Spaulding Trail, Juneau Borough , 3 miles away
West Glacier Trail, Juneau Borough , 4 miles away
Montana Creek Trail, Juneau Borough , 5 miles away
Nugget Creek Trail, Juneau Borough , 8 miles away
Lemon Creek Trail, Juneau Borough , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Montana Creek:
Sitka National Historical Park, Sitka - AK , 70 miles away
 Lakes Near Montana Creek

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