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   This stretch of Tiekel River in Alaska is 16 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The campgrounds here at Tiekel River     are pretty good. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River section is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The beauty of the Chugach Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime months here at Tiekel River, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are generally in the 0's, and after the sun is down during the winter   temperatures at Tiekel River sink into the-20's. Tiekel River is mostly a reasonably dehydrated place; the month with most of the rain is July while April is frequently the driest month. 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. 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 Tiekel River, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tiekel 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 Tiekel River. 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 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