Alaska whitewater - Noatak River, Baird Mountains, NW Arctic Borough Borough

NW Arctic Borough county, Twelvemile Creek to Noatak Village section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(II)     370 miles
  The natural beauty of NW Arctic Borough Borough and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The Twelvemile Creek to Noatak Village section of Noatak River is 370 miles long and is a class I(II) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The beauty of the Baird Mountains is a great plus for this river. A stretch
    this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so it looks like you will be camping out. This is the only paddling section along Noatak River. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're
willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Noatak River comes with high temperatures in the 60's. Summer night lows sink down to the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 10's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Noatak River temperatures sink to the-10's. Noatak River is pretty dehydrated regularly; August is the wettest month with most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.
 

Noatak River, Twelvemile Creek to Noatak Village road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(II)
Length: 370 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 67.58988
Longitude: -155.22173

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 67.5695
Longitude: -162.9634

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Current weather conditions at Noatak River, Baird Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: UNALAKLEET WSO AP 143 miles away


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