Alaska whitewater - Sixmile River, Chugach Mountains, Kenai Penninsula Borough

Kenai Penninsula county, East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     9.3 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Sixmile River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine section is the only one. The wonderful Kenai Penninsula Borough scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage,
    good for a one day paddling trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There's camping available near Sixmile River. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve
in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine stretch of Sixmile River in Kenai Penninsula Borough is 9.3 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The Chugach Mountains scenery is wonderful.

Briefly about the general area:
Around Sixmile River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and April meanwhile is the driest month. Throughout the summer highs here at Sixmile River reach the 60's; through summer
 
nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the winter the highs are typically in the 10's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Sixmile River temperatures dip to the 0's.

Sixmile River, East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 9.3 miles
Average Gradient: 43 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.74129
Longitude: -149.34971

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.8832
Longitude: -149.41871

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Current weather conditions at Sixmile River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: ELMENDORF A F BASE 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass
6 miles away
Our clean, comfortable and recently remodeled facilities house 22 guest rooms along with a full service restaurant, lounge and pavilion affordably priced and centrally located on the peninsula for con...

Alyeska Resort, Girdwood
19 miles away
Located just 40 miles south of the Anchorage Airport along the scenic Seward Highway. The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibili...

Hotel Edgewater And Conference Center, Seward
23 miles away
The Hotel Edgewater features comfortable rooms, a conference center, a gift and fine art shop, coffee bar,in house massage therapist, a spa room with hot tub and sauna. Relax in our lobby featuring a ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Sixmile River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sixmile River.
 Whitewater Near Sixmile River:
Canyon Creek, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 7 miles away, Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction)
Bird Creek, -blank- Borough , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 16 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Upper)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 16 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 21 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Military Stretch)
Ship Creek, Anchorage Borough , 22 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Artic Vally Road to bridge)
Campbell Creek, Anchorage Borough , 24 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area)
 Ski Areas Near Sixmile River:
Alyeska, Alaska , 19 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 24 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Hilltop, Alaska , 27 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Moose Mountain, Alaska , 169 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 196 miles away, 1057 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sixmile River:
Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass , 6 miles away
Alyeska Resort, Girdwood , 19 miles away
Hotel Edgewater And Conference Center, Seward , 23 miles away
Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward , 24 miles away
Harborview Inn, Seward , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sixmile River:
Bertha Creek Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 9 miles away
Coeur D'Alene Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 10 miles away
Henry's One Stop, Hope, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Sixmile River:
Bird Creek Trail, Anchorage Borough , 7 miles away
Johnson Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 11 miles away
Grant Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 11 miles away
Carter Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 12 miles away
Devils Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Sixmile River:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 23 miles away
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 33 miles away

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