Alaska whitewater - Talkeetna River, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Matanuska-Susitna county, Stephan Lake to Susitna River at Talkeetna Village section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     54 miles   This stretch of Talkeetna River in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 54 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The scenic beauty of Alaska and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state     tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. This is the only paddling section along Talkeetna River. The wild scenery of the Talkeetna Mountains is great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Summer at Talkeetna River arrives with high temperatures in the 60's, and the nighttime is somewhat cooler of course, usually in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 10's with temperatures   at Talkeetna River dipping down into the 0's all through winter nights. Talkeetna River is a good place of typical rainfall; August is when you get the most rain here, and May on the other hand is the driest. Talkeetna River, Stephan Lake to Susitna River at Talkeetna Village road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 54 miles Average Gradient: 21 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.51559 Longitude: -148.80221 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.32529 Longitude: -150.12031 Paddler input for Talkeetna River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Talkeetna River, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: CHULITNA RIVER LODGE 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla 27 miles away Take in breathtaking sights and stay in the finest accommodations at this Wasilla, Alaska hotel. The Best Western Lake Lucille Inn features deluxe rooms and suites, many of which offer balconies overl... ALASKAS SELECT INN WASILLA, Wasilla 27 miles away ALASKA'S SELECT INN MOTEL IS LOCATED IN THE BREATHTAKING MAT-SU VALLEY 12 MILES WEST OF PALMER AND 44 MILES NORTH OF ANCHORAGE, ALASKA S SELECT INN MOTEL, OFFERS CLEAN, COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WITH... Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla 28 miles away The Grand View Inn and Suites is ideally located right on the Parks Highway just before the town of Wasilla. We have a majestic view of the Chugiak Mountain Range, Inlet and Glacier. We are perfect fo...   Talkeetna Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Talkeetna Mountains. Talkeetna Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Talkeetna Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Talkeetna River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Talkeetna 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 Talkeetna River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Talkeetna River.   Whitewater Near Talkeetna River: Sheep River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 13 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 50 miles long (Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River) Chulitna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Borough , 24 miles away, Class II - 77 miles long (East Fork to Talkeetna) Sheep Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 25 miles away, Class III - 25 miles long (to Parks Highway) Archangel Creek, -blank- Borough , 26 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Fairangel Creek Confluence to Little Su Confluence) Reeds Creek, -blank- Borough , 27 miles away, Class V - 0.8 miles long (Good Hope Creek Confluence to Reed Lakes Trailhead) Little Susitna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.4 miles long (Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge) Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 6.75 miles long (Close to Hatcher Pass to lower Willow Creek) Little Susitna River, -blank- Borough , 30 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (Upper)   Ski Areas Near Talkeetna River: Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 41 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 45 miles away, 294 vertical feet Alyeska, Alaska , 53 miles away, 2500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Talkeetna River: Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla , 27 miles away ALASKAS SELECT INN WASILLA, Wasilla , 27 miles away Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 28 miles away Agate Inn, Wasilla , 28 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Anchorage Area -Eagle River-, Eagle River , 35 miles away   National Parks Near Talkeetna River: Denali National Park & Preserve, Denali Park - AK , 31 miles away Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 46 miles away