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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. 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. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting
or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. The river winds through the Chugach Mountains and you get great scenery. Portage River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm stretch is the only one. The beautiful
scenery of Alaska and the water flowing gracefully down Portage River attract people from near and far. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag.
Briefly about the general area: Interesting geology is available here; Explorer Glacier is near Portage River. Lots of precipitation falls at Portage River; October is the month that gets the most rain while May is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the warmest time of the year at Portage River highs are regularly in the 60's with
overnight lows in the 40's. Highs throughout the winter are usually in the 20's with temperatures at Portage River dipping down into the 10's during winter nights.
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