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   The nature scenery of Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This is the only paddling stretch along Talkeetna River. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Stephan Lake to Susitna River at Talkeetna Village section 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Whitewater paddling here in the Talkeetna Mountains is a great experience. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Talkeetna River; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and May meanwhile   is the driest month. For the duration of the summertime months at Talkeetna River highs are ordinarily in the 60's with night lows in the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are typically in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Talkeetna River are in the 0's. 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. 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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 Moose Mountain, Alaska , 130 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 163 miles away, 1057 vertical feet   Hotels Near Talkeetna River: Best Western Lake Lucille Inn, Wasilla , 27 miles away Alaska's Select Inn Motel Wasilla, Wasilla , 27 miles away Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 28 miles away Agate Inn, Wasilla , 28 miles away Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Talkeetna River: Talkeetna River RV Park, Talkeetna, 10 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   Lakes Near Talkeetna River