Alaska whitewater - Sanctuary River, Alaska Range, Denali Borough

Denali county, Denali Road to Teklanika River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     7.2 miles
  The Denali Road to Teklanika River stretch of Sanctuary River is 7.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The scenic beauty of Alaska and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The beauty
    of the Alaska Range is a great plus for this river. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an
afternoon trip. The Denali Road to Teklanika River section is the only paddling section along Sanctuary River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
At Sanctuary River all through the summertime highs are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 0's with winter lows in the-20's overnight here at Sanctuary River.
At Sanctuary
 
River you don’t see much precipitation; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is April.

Sanctuary River, Denali Road to Teklanika River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 7.2 miles
Average Gradient: 76 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 63.72299
Longitude: -149.4724

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 63.81166
Longitude: -149.51418

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Current weather conditions at Sanctuary River, Alaska Range, Alaska
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Local climate location: CLEAR 29 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

McKinley Chalet Resort, Denali National Park
39 miles away
The hotel is a full service mini-suite resort and provides quick and easy access to all park activities and local recreation. Superior accommodations in a wilderness setting with modern conveniences a...





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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sanctuary River.
 Whitewater Near Sanctuary River:
Teklanika River, Denali Borough , 3 miles away, Class V - 19.6 miles long (Teklanika Campground to Stampede Road)
Savage River, Denali Borough , 9 miles away, Class V - 16 miles long (Denali Park Road Bridge to Stampede Road)
 Ski Areas Near Sanctuary River:
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 78 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Hilltop, Alaska , 82 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Alyeska, Alaska , 90 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Moose Mountain, Alaska , 110 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 147 miles away, 1057 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sanctuary River:
McKinley Chalet Resort, Denali National Park , 39 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sanctuary River:
Sanctuary River Campground, Denali County, 2 miles away
Teklanika Campground, Denali County, 6 miles away
Igloo Creek Campground, Denali County, 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Sanctuary River:
Denali National Park & Preserve, Denali Park - AK , 56 miles away

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