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Alaska whitewater - Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
county,
Nadina Glacier to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V+ 18 miles
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This section of Nadina River is 18 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The natural beauty of Alaska and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. And of course, |
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there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The Nadina
| Glacier to Copper River section is the only paddling section along Nadina River.
Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Nadina River arrives with high temperatures in the 60's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 40's. During the winter highs are ordinarily in the 0's while the cold winter nights at Nadina River are in the-20's.
Nadina River is pretty waterless ordinarily; the month with most of the rain is July, and April is the month with the least moisture. | |
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Nadina River, Nadina Glacier to Copper River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
V+
Length:
18
miles
Average Gradient: 144 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 62.00849
Longitude: -144.8116
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.85194
Longitude: -145.14
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Paddler input for Nadina River, Alaska:
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All Alaska Whitewater
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Books about whitewater paddling on Nadina River, Alaska
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Whitewater Basics
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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 Nadina River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Nadina River. |
| | Whitewater Near Nadina River:
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Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 5 miles away, Class II - 77 miles long (Gulkana River to Chitina River) |
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Tonsina River, Near Copper Center
Borough
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Richardson Highway crossing to Lower Tonsina) |
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Sanford River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 15 miles away, Class II - 35 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper River) |
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Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 16 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 30 miles long (Bush strip to Copper River) |
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Tiekel River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 23 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River) |
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Tiekel River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 24 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Richardson Highway to right above Canyon) |
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Chetaslina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 25 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Chichokna River to Copper River) |
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Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 27 miles away, Class II - 125 miles long (Copper Glacier to Gulkana River) |
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