Alaska whitewater - Tana River, Chugach Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Gravel Bar to Chitina River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     36 miles   The beautiful scenery of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section of Tana River is 36 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are no other sections     to paddle along Tana River than the Gravel Bar to Chitina River section. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. 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. The beauty of the Chugach Mountains is a great plus for this river. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime months at Tana River highs are typically in the 60's while overnight lows are mostly in the 40's. Through the wintertime highs are usually in the 0's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Tana River temperatures   plunge to the-20's. Tana River is pretty dried up typically; most of the rain falls all through July while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Tana River, Gravel Bar to Chitina River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 36 miles Average Gradient: 14 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 60.8292 Longitude: -142.7461 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.21189 Longitude: -142.83581 Paddler input for Tana River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tana River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: SLANA 72 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 Tana River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tana 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 Fairbanks, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Tana River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tana River.   Whitewater Near Tana River: Nizina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class II+ - 35 miles long (Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River) McCarthy Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 19 miles long (Close to Bonanza Ridge to McCarthy) Kennicott River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 18 miles away, Class II+ - 4.8 miles long (McCarthy Road to Nizina River) Chakina River, Valdez-Cordova (CA) Borough , 22 miles away, Class V - 20 miles long (Gravel bar to Chitina River) Chitistone River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Glacier Creek to Nizina River) Nizina River, Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park Borough , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Kennicott River to Chitna River) Kiagna River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 19 miles long (Gravel bar to Chitina River)