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   The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River stretch of Tiekel River in Alaska is 16 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. The wild scenery of the Chugach Mountains is great.     The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The natural beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: During the summer months here at Tiekel River, high temperatures regularly reach the 60's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into   the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are commonly in the 0's with temperatures at Tiekel River dipping down into the-20's during winter nights. Tiekel River is a location that is rather waterless frequently; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and April on the other hand is the driest. Tiekel River, Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 16 miles Average Gradient: 50 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.2583 Longitude: -145.2775 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.2172 Longitude: -144.85361 Paddler input for Tiekel River, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tiekel River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: TONSINA 5 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tiekel River.   Whitewater 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)   Camp Grounds Near Tiekel River: Squirrel Creek Campground, Valdez-Cordova County, 16 miles away Kenny Lake Mercantile and RV Park, Copper Center, 19 miles away Klutina River Fishcamp Svc, Copper Center, 20 miles away   National Parks Near Tiekel River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 31 miles away