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
  If you're coming from Juneau it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Alaska scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and
    if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall River
stretch of Montana Creek is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III+ section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
Going for a hike along the West Glacier Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Do schedule some time to go to Mendenhall Peninsula in the vicinity of Montana Creek if you have a chance, and you can have a fine hiking adventure along the Spaulding Trail.
Summer brings
 
highs in the 60's to Montana Creek while night lows are regularly in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and night lows at Montana Creek during the winter mostly plunge into the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Montana Creek a wet site; during the month of October you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is April.

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, 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
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...



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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
Travelodge Hotel Juneau, Juneau , 3 miles away
Super 8 Juneau, Juneau , 4 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

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