Alaska whitewater - Montana Creek, 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 nature scenery of City & Borough of Juneau Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. If you're coming from Juneau it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in     this state are less manageable. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall River section of Montana Creek is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Hiking along the Spaulding Trail is glorious fun. For the duration of the warm days of summer, highs typically are in the 60's at Montana Creek. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. All through   the winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Montana Creek dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. Montana Creek is a wet site that gets much precipitation; of all the months in a year October is the one with the most rain while April is mostly the driest month. Going for a hike along the West Glacier Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity, and do schedule some time to visit Mendenhall Peninsula if you have a chance. 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 Paddler input for Montana Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Montana Creek, Alaska 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 Enjoy convenient access to many key local attractions such as Mendenhall Glacier, Eaglecrest Ski Resort and several state office buildings at this quaint Juneau, Alaska hotel. Welcome to the Best We... Best Western Country Lane Inn, Juneau 3 miles away Discover this 100% non-smoking Juneau, Alaska hotel situated within minutes of key area attractions and outdoor activities. Whether traveling for business or enjoying a romantic getaway for two, the...   All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Montana Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Montana 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 Juneau, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Juneau, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Montana Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Montana Creek: Spruce Meadow Recreational Vehicle Park, Juneau, 1 miles away 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