Alaska whitewater - Stikine River, Chugach Mountains, Wrangell-Petersburg Census Area Borough Wrangell-Petersburg Census Area county, Cassiar Highway Bridge to Telegraph Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     60 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This stretch of Stikine River in Wrangell-Petersburg Census Area Borough is 60 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. When you're paddling down a Chugach Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. If you're     a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. The Cassiar Highway Bridge to Telegraph Creek stretch is the only paddling stretch along Stikine River. The beautiful scenery of Wrangell-Petersburg Census Area Borough and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: At Stikine River through the months of summer highs are in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Stikine River. Stikine   River is a reasonably wet place usually with a good deal of precipitation; during October this area sees the most rain, and June is the month with the least moisture. There is a glorious hiking trail near Stikine River called the Highbush Lake Trail. Stikine River, Cassiar Highway Bridge to Telegraph Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 60 miles Average Gradient: 45 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 56.659 Longitude: -131.8481 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 56.5992 Longitude: -132.34791 Paddler input for Stikine River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Stikine River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: WRANGELL AIRPORT 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   Chugach Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Chugach Mountains. Chugach Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Chugach Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Stikine River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Stikine 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 Ketchikan, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ketchikan, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Stikine River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Stikine River.   Ski Areas Near Stikine River: Eaglecrest, Alaska , 178 miles away, 1400 vertical feet   Trails Near Stikine River: Highbush Lake Trail, Wrangell-Petersburg Borough , 11 miles away Long Lake Trail, Wrangell-Petersburg Borough , 14 miles away Thoms Lake Trail, Undetermined Borough , 18 miles away