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   Could anyone there furnish the complete length of the Sheep River? Thank you. Says Larry L. Miller 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 quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River section of Sheep River in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 50 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV(V+) section. The Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River section is the only     paddling section along Sheep River. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Whitewater paddling here in the Talkeetna Mountains is a great experience. The nature scenery of Alaska and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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 places. Briefly   about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Sheep River arrives with high temperatures in the 60's, and the night is slightly cooler of course, commonly in the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 10's while Sheep River night low temperatures during the winter are in the 0's.; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and May is when it's the driest. 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. ALASKAS SELECT INN WASILLA, Wasilla 21 miles away ALASKA'S SELECT INN MOTEL IS LOCATED IN THE BREATHTAKING MAT-SU VALLEY 12 MILES WEST OF PALMER AND 44 MILES NORTH OF ANCHORAGE, ALASKA S SELECT INN MOTEL, OFFERS CLEAN, COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WITH... 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. 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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: ALASKAS SELECT INN 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   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