Alaska whitewater - Teklanika River, Alaska Range, Denali Borough

Denali county, Teklanika Campground to Stampede Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     19.6 miles
  This section of Teklanika River is 19.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. The nature scenery of Denali Borough and the water flowing gracefully down Teklanika River make the trip here worthwhile. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater paddling here in the Alaska Range is a great experience. The Teklanika Campground to Stampede Road section is the only paddling section
    along Teklanika River. There's camping available near Teklanika River. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Whether you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
At Teklanika River during the long summer days highs are in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 0's, and nighttime lows at Teklanika River all through the wintertime mostly
 
drop into the-20's. It is very arid here at Teklanika River typically; through July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is April.

Teklanika River, Teklanika Campground to Stampede Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 19.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 63.67179
Longitude: -149.58341

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 63.9127
Longitude: -149.4966

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Current weather conditions at Teklanika River, Alaska Range, Alaska
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Local climate location: CLEAR 31 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali National Park
41 miles away
You haven't fully experienced Alaska unless you've been to Denali National Park. Its boundaries encompass an amazing six million acres -- the size of the state of Massachusetts. Home to Mt. McKinley, ...

McKinley Chalet Resort, Denali National Park
42 miles away
The hotel is a full service mini-suite resort and provides quick and easy access to all park activities and local recreation. Superior accommodations in a wilderness setting with modern conveniences a...




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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Teklanika River.
 Whitewater Near Teklanika River:
Sanctuary River, Denali Borough , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 7.2 miles long (Denali Road to Teklanika River)
Savage River, Denali Borough , 12 miles away, Class V - 16 miles long (Denali Park Road Bridge to Stampede Road)
 Ski Areas Near Teklanika River:
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 79 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Hilltop, Alaska , 82 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Alyeska, Alaska , 91 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Teklanika River:
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali National Park , 41 miles away
McKinley Chalet Resort, Denali National Park , 42 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Teklanika River:
Teklanika Campground, Denali County, 4 miles away
Sanctuary River Campground, Denali County, 5 miles away
Igloo Creek Campground, Denali County, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Teklanika River:
Denali National Park & Preserve, Denali Park - AK , 55 miles away

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