Alaska whitewater - Portage River, Chugach Mountains, Municipality of Anchorage Borough
Municipality of Anchorage
county,
Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
The beautiful scenery of Municipality of Anchorage Borough and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. Portage River doesn't have a lot of
paddling sections, the Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm section is the only one. The wild scenery of the Chugach Mountains is great. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. 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. The campgrounds here at Portage River are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area: Portage River regularly gets a great deal of precipitation; most of the rain falls through October; the driest month is May. What would a spot like Portage River be without exciting nearby highlights like Explorer Glacier. For the duration of the warmest time of the year at Portage River highs are usually in the 60's. When the night sets in
temperatures drop down into the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Portage River tend to be in the 10's.
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