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   I did 6 mile this summer, what a rush!!!  Some things to know... it is a series of three canyons, the first two are considered more class IV but the third canyon is definitley class V.  There are two companies that operate on the river, Chugach Outdoor and Nova.  I went with Chugach but I hear that they are both good.  I reccomend (and give an AWA, shout out to) the guides ''Pizza'' and ''Charlie'' from Chugach outdoor, great people!  The canyons are very narrow.  Oh and the last thing.  You have to wear a dry suit and complete a swim test wearing it (in the     river) before you can go.  The water is frigid and there is no room for error.  Make sure to get a suit with a good neck gasket.  Mine was loose and water rushed in the second I started swimming brrrr!  If you're looking for a great place to stay check out Alaska Wildland Adventures in Cooper Landing. Says Mike The East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine stretch of Sixmile River in Alaska is 9.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. The nature scenery of Kenai Penninsula Borough and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book   a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. 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 lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This is the only paddling stretch along Sixmile River. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Whitewater paddling here in the Chugach Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime highs here at Sixmile River reach the 60's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are generally in the 10's, and overnight lows at Sixmile River during the winter typically plunge into the 0's. Not much rain falls here at Sixmile River; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain; the driest of the months is April. 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 Paddler input for Sixmile River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sixmile River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska 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... The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood 17 miles away The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibility. 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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 Sixmile River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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   Hotels Near Sixmile River: Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass , 6 miles away The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 17 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Anchorage Area -Eagle River-, Eagle River , 22 miles away Alaska Hamptons, Seward , 23 miles away Best Western Hotel Edgewater and Conference Center, Seward , 23 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