Alaska whitewater - Nellie Juan River, Kenai Peninsula Borough Kenai Peninsula county, Nellie Juan Lake to Kings Bay section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     20 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Alaska and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The Nellie Juan Lake to Kings Bay stretch of Nellie Juan River in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 20 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This is the     only paddling section along Nellie Juan River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good spots for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: All through the warmest time of the year at Nellie Juan River highs are typically in the 60's. Through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Nellie Juan River. Nellie Juan River commonly gets a large amount of precipitation; October is the month that gets the most rain while May is mostly the driest month.   Nellie Juan River, Nellie Juan Lake to Kings Bay road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 20 miles Average Gradient: 59 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 60.25049 Longitude: -149.0302 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 60.44443 Longitude: -148.70417 Paddler input for Nellie Juan River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nellie Juan River, Alaska Local climate location: ALYEKSA 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Alyeska Resort, Girdwood 27 miles away Located just 40 miles south of the Anchorage Airport along the scenic Seward Highway. The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibili... Van Gilder Hotel, Seward 40 miles away Long a favorite of tourists and Alaskans, The Van Gilder Hotel is a National Historic Landmark built in 1916, which has been tastefully restored to reflect its early Alaska history. You will find the... Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward 40 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Seward Harbor is the premier Alaska travel destination.Overlooking the small boat harbor and Resurrection Bay, adventure and sightseeing opportunities abound. No trip to Alaska...   All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Nellie Juan River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Nellie Juan River, 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 Anchorage, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Nellie Juan River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nellie Juan River.   Whitewater Near Nellie Juan River: Portage River, Municipality of Anchorage Borough , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 13 miles long (Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm) Twentymile River, Anchorage Borough , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 20 miles long (Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm)   Ski Areas Near Nellie Juan River: Alyeska, Alaska , 27 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 63 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 66 miles away, 294 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 168 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 189 miles away, 1057 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nellie Juan River: Alyeska Resort, Girdwood , 27 miles away Van Gilder Hotel, Seward , 40 miles away Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward , 40 miles away Marathon View, Seward , 40 miles away Harborview Inn, Seward , 41 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nellie Juan River: Beaver Pond Campground, Anchorage County, 16 miles away   National Parks Near Nellie Juan River: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 40 miles away