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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The river winds through the Alaska Range and you get great scenery. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Riley Creek to Twin Rocks stretch is just one of them. The wonderful Denali Borough
scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. This stretch of Nenana River in Denali Borough is 3 miles long and is a class III+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.
Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers.
Briefly about the general area: Nenana River is a location that is rather arid generally; most of the rain falls through July, and April on the other hand is the driest. Summertime highs at Nenana River typically tend to be in the 70's, and the nighttime is a little chillier of course, usually in the 50's. The wintertime comes
with highs in the 0's, and winter nights come with lows in the-20's to Nenana River. Nenana River is near Iceworm Gulch which is definitely worth going to.
3 miles away
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