Alaska whitewater - Skwentna River, Aleutian Range, Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Matanuska-Susitna county, Twin Glaciers to Skwentna section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     113 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Alaska you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The scenic beauty of Alaska and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. You might have to settle for a hotel
    a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beautiful Aleutian Range scenery is an added bonus. This section of Skwentna River is 113 miles long and has been rated as a class III+ section by
American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This is the only paddling section along Skwentna River.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Skwentna River get into the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Skwentna River are in the-10's.
Skwentna River is a location that is quite dry commonly; most of the rain falls all through September; the driest month of the year is April.
 

Skwentna River, Twin Glaciers to Skwentna road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 113 miles
Average Gradient: 27 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.4695
Longitude: -152.78161

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.9598
Longitude: -151.18061

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Current weather conditions at Skwentna River, Aleutian Range, Alaska
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Local climate location: PUNTILLA 34 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Skwentna River.
 Whitewater Near Skwentna River:
Chakachatna River, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 22 miles away, Class V+ - 42 miles long (Chakachamna Lake to Cook Inlet)
 Ski Areas Near Skwentna River:
Hilltop, Alaska , 156 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 161 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Alyeska, Alaska , 200 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
 National Parks Near Skwentna River:
Alagnak Wild River, King Salmon - AK , 66 miles away

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