Alaska whitewater - Nizina River, Wrangell Mountains, Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park Borough

Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park county, Kennicott River to Chitna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     10 miles
  The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This stretch of Nizina River in Alaska is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The nature scenery of Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. For all you camping people there
    are campgrounds nearby. The Kennicott River to Chitna River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this
is an area with plenty of places for that. The river winds through the Wrangell Mountains and you get great scenery. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Nizina River is regularly a quite dried up spot; most of the rain falls during July, and April is when it's the driest. During the summer months at Nizina River temperatures are generally in the 60's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's.
 
For the duration of the wintertime highs are typically in the 0's with temperatures at Nizina River dipping down into the-20's during winter nights.

Nizina River, Kennicott River to Chitna River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.37657
Longitude: -143.00109

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.35094
Longitude: -143.24129

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Current weather conditions at Nizina River, Wrangell Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: SLANA 47 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy
14 miles away
McCarthy Lodge and Ma Johnsons Hotel is a fully restored historic property. Each room is filled with authentic artifacts from McCarthy and Kennicott. Wonderful original amenities. Owned & staffed by y...





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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Nizina River.
 Whitewater Near Nizina River:
Chakina River, Valdez-Cordova (CA) Borough , 5 miles away, Class V - 20 miles long (Gravel bar to Chitina River)
Kennicott River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 10 miles away, Class II+ - 4.8 miles long (McCarthy Road to Nizina River)
Lakina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 17 miles long (Mill Creek to McCarthy Road Bridge)
McCarthy Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 19 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 19 miles long (Close to Bonanza Ridge to McCarthy)
Lakina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 23 miles away, Class III+ - 11.25 miles long (McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River)
Nizina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 25 miles away, Class II+ - 35 miles long (Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River)
Tana River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 25 miles away, Class IV - 36 miles long (Gravel Bar to Chitina River)
 Hotels Near Nizina River:
McCarthy Lodge & The Ma Johnsons Hotel, Mccarthy , 14 miles away
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