Alaska whitewater - Tazlina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Tazlina Lake to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(III)     45 miles   The Tazlina Lake to Copper River stretch of Tazlina River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 45 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+(III) section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The beautiful scenery of Alaska and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness     adventure. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Tazlina Lake to Copper River section is the only paddling section along Tazlina River. Briefly about the general area: It is very waterless here at Tazlina River commonly; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; the driest month is April. Summertime at Tazlina River comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the night is somewhat chillier of course, regularly in the 40's.   Through the winter highs are regularly in the 0's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Tazlina River temperatures descend to the-20's. Going for a hike on the Klutina Lake Trail is always a great adventure. Tazlina River, Tazlina Lake to Copper River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+(III) Length: 45 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.0063 Longitude: -146.25161 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 62.0386 Longitude: -145.38723 Paddler input for Tazlina River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tazlina River, Alaska Local climate location: GLENNALLEN 34 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Copper River Princess Wilderns, Copper Center 36 miles away Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez 47 miles away Located on the harbor, one block from the Valdez Convention Center and within walking distance to the gift shops. Remodeled 88 unit property with harbor on 3 sides. Fantastic view from restaurant an... Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez 47 miles away Stay at this Valdez hotel and enjoy friendly service and a host of convenient amenities while traveling in Alaska. The Best Western Harbor Inn offers beautiful views of Valdez Harbor and is convenien...   All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Tazlina River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tazlina 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 Tazlina River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tazlina River.   Whitewater Near Tazlina River: Klutina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 22 miles away, Class III - 28 miles long (Klutina Lake to Richardson Highway Bridge at Copper Center) Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 41 miles long (Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake) Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 27 miles away, Class III+ - 12 miles long (Tsina Glacier to Tsina Lodge on Richardson Highway)   Ski Areas Near Tazlina River: Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 150 miles away, 1057 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 177 miles away, 1300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tazlina River: MA Johnson Hotel, Glennallen , 13 miles away Mc Carthy Lodge, Glennallen , 13 miles away Atwater's Chateau, Glennallen , 13 miles away Caribou Hotel, Glennallen , 13 miles away Swift Creek Cabins, Glennallen , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tazlina River: Northern Nights Campground, Glennallen, 13 miles away Tolsona wilderness Campground, Glennallen, 13 miles away   Trails Near Tazlina River: Klutina Lake Trail, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 9 miles away Klutina Lake Trail, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Tazlina River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 31 miles away