Alaska whitewater - Nenana River, Alaska Range, Denali Borough Denali county, Riley Creek to Twin Rocks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     3 miles   The nature scenery of Denali Borough and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This stretch of Nenana River in Alaska     is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wild scenery of the Alaska Range is great. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Around Nenana River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is typically July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is April. While staying at Nenana River you could always look at Iceworm Gulch. All through the months of summer highs here at Nenana River get into the 70's. When   the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are frequently in the 0's while the cold winter nights at Nenana River are in the-20's. Nenana River, Riley Creek to Twin Rocks road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+ Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 63.72777 Longitude: -148.8839 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 63.75849 Longitude: -148.89751 Paddler input for Nenana River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nenana River, Alaska Range, Alaska Local climate location: CLEAR 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. McKinley Chalet Resort, Denali National Park 3 miles away The hotel is a full service mini-suite resort and provides quick and easy access to all park activities and local recreation. Superior accommodations in a wilderness setting with modern conveniences a...   Alaska Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Alaska Range. Alaska Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Alaska Range. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Nenana River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Nenana 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 Nenana River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nenana River.   Whitewater Near Nenana River: Riley Creek, Denali Borough , 1 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (Tripple Lakes Trail to Nenana River) Nenana River, Denali Borough , 3 miles away, Class III - 10.5 miles long (McKinley Village to Riley Creek) Nenana River, Denali Borough , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Twin Rocks to Healy) Nenana River, Denali Borough , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Carlo Creek to McKinley Village)   Ski Areas Near Nenana River: Moose Mountain, Alaska , 72 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Alyeska, Alaska , 86 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 94 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 99 miles away, 294 vertical feet Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 108 miles away, 1057 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nenana River: McKinley Chalet Resort, Denali National Park , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nenana River: Lynx Creek Pizza, Denali National Park, 1 miles away Healy Koa Kampground, Healy, 10 miles away Denali Grizzly Bear Cabins, Healy, 10 miles away   Lakes Near Nenana River