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 Paddler input for Skwentna River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Skwentna River, Aleutian Range, Alaska Local climate location: PUNTILLA 34 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Aleutian Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Aleutian Range. Aleutian Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Aleutian Range. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Skwentna River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Skwentna 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 Skwentna River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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