Alaska whitewater - Sheep River, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Matanuska-Susitna county, Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V+)     50 miles   The natural beauty of Alaska and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River stretch of Sheep River in Alaska is 50 miles long and has been rated as a class IV(V+) section by American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but     you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. When you're paddling down a Talkeetna Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Sheep River. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 60's to Sheep River, and the overnight is rather colder of course, frequently in the 40's. Through the winter   this place gets highs in the 10's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Sheep River temperatures plunge to the 0's. The annual rainfall here at Sheep River is about average; through the month of August you get the most rain around here; the driest of the months is May. Sheep River, Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V+) Length: 50 miles Average Gradient: 50 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.06499 Longitude: -148.8013 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.37361 Longitude: -149.78528 Paddler input for Sheep River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sheep River, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: CHULITNA RIVER LODGE 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Alaska's Select Inn Motel Wasilla, Wasilla 21 miles away Located in the breathtaking Mat-Su Valley 12 miles west of Palmer and 44 miles north of Anchorage, Alaskas Select Inn Motel, a Magnuson Hotels Affiliate, offers clean, comfortable accomodations with e... Agate Inn, Wasilla 21 miles away Alaska lodging to meet all your hotel or motel needs just north of Anchorage between the towns of Palmer and Wasilla. En-route to Mt. Mckinley and Denali National Park, Agate Inn is just minutes from ... Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla 21 miles away The Grand View Inn and Suites is ideally located right on the Parks Highway just before the town of Wasilla. We have a majestic view of the Chugiak Mountain Range, Inlet and Glacier. We are perfect fo...   Talkeetna Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Talkeetna Mountains. Talkeetna Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Talkeetna Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Sheep River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sheep River, Alaska. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alaska Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Anchorage, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Sheep River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sheep River.   Whitewater Near Sheep River: Talkeetna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 54 miles long (Stephan Lake to Susitna River at Talkeetna Village) Archangel Creek, -blank- Borough , 15 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Fairangel Creek Confluence to Little Su Confluence) Reeds Creek, -blank- Borough , 15 miles away, Class V - 0.8 miles long (Good Hope Creek Confluence to Reed Lakes Trailhead) Little Susitna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.4 miles long (Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge) Little Susitna River, -blank- Borough , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (Upper) Moose Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 24 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Buffalo Mine Road to Glenn Highway)   Ski Areas Near Sheep River: Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 41 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Alyeska, Alaska , 42 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 47 miles away, 294 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 126 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 157 miles away, 1057 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sheep River: Alaska's Select Inn Motel Wasilla, Wasilla , 21 miles away Agate Inn, Wasilla , 21 miles away Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 21 miles away Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer , 23 miles away Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sheep River: Talkeetna River RV Park, Talkeetna, 11 miles away   National Parks Near Sheep River: Denali National Park & Preserve, Denali Park - AK , 42 miles away Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 49 miles away