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. 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. 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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