Alaska whitewater - Tiekel River, Chugach Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
county,
Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 16 miles
There is a 60ft+ waterfall three miles from the Copper. You are bunched in a canyon so you better google earth this or you won't make it. Says Thomas Kennedy
The wonderful Alaska scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. 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. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Whether you're whitewater rafting
or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Whitewater paddling here in the Chugach Mountains is a great experience. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River section of Tiekel River in Alaska is 16 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: ; the month with most of the
rain is July while April is typically the driest month. For the period of the months of summer highs here at Tiekel River get into the 60's while overnight lows are usually in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 0's; overnight lows in the-20's for Tiekel River.
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These outdoors activities are available near Tiekel River.
Tasnuna River, Valdez-Cordova
Borough
, 7 miles away, Class II+ - 23 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper river)
Tiekel River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 10 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Richardson Highway to right above Canyon)
Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 16 miles away, Class III+ - 1.5 miles long (Richardson Highway to above Stuart Creek)
Tonsina River, Near Copper Center
Borough
, 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Richardson Highway crossing to Lower Tonsina)
Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 23 miles away, Class II - 77 miles long (Gulkana River to Chitina River)
Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 24 miles away, Class V+ - 18 miles long (Nadina Glacier to Copper River)
Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 24 miles away, Class II - 115 miles long (Chitina River to Gulf of Alaska)
Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Borough
, 28 miles away, Class V - 7.2 miles long (Tsina Roadhouse on Richardson Highway to Richardson Highway below Tsina Canyon)