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 more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The nature scenery of Alaska and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough     to come here to paddle. The Nellie Juan Lake to Kings Bay section of Nellie Juan River in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 20 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is the only paddling stretch along Nellie Juan River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Summertime at Nellie Juan River arrives with high temperatures in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's; all through the dark hours in the winter at Nellie Juan River temperatures   drop to the 10's. Nellie Juan River is a wet place that gets a large amount of rainfall; October is the month that gets the most rain, and May on the other hand is the driest. 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. The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood 28 miles away The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibility. The 60 person aerial tram departs directly from the skiers concourse which is atta... Alaska Hamptons, Seward 36 miles away This private old-world setting is conveniently located minutes from downtown Seward, but enjoys sun-drenched summer evenings with warm sea breezes whispering through century-old Sitka spruce several h... 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...   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   Hotels Near Nellie Juan River: The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 28 miles away Alaska Hamptons, Seward , 36 miles away Van Gilder Hotel, Seward , 40 miles away Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward , 40 miles away Marathon View, Seward , 40 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nellie Juan River: Beaver Pond Campground, Anchorage County, 16 miles away Portage Valley RV Park and Cabin Rentals, Portage, 18 miles away   National Parks Near Nellie Juan River: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 40 miles away