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
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Whitewater paddling here in the Aleutian Range is a great experience. Now this is a pretty long section, so it looks like you will be camping out. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are no other sections to paddle along Skwentna River than the Twin Glaciers to Skwentna section. Getting some good exercise and
    just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. The natural beauty of Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the beautiful way
the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This stretch of Skwentna River in Alaska is 113 miles long and is a class III+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Skwentna River during the warm days of summer are in the 60's. Summer night lows dip down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 10's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Skwentna River tend to be in the-10's.
Skwentna
 
River is a location that is relatively dehydrated generally; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months 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


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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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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