Alaska whitewater - Tonsina River, Chugach Mountains, Near Copper Center Borough

Near Copper Center county, Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     41 miles
  This stretch of Tonsina River is 41 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The nature scenery of Near Copper Center Borough and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother
    nature will make you glad you came. There are no other stretches to paddle along Tonsina River than the Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake stretch. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch
a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The wild scenery of the Chugach Mountains is great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Tonsina River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 40's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 0's; night lows in the-20's for Tonsina River.
It is very dried up here at Tonsina River regularly; July is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is April.
 

Tonsina River, Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 41 miles
Average Gradient: 57 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.3274
Longitude: -145.66311

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.5205
Longitude: -145.49441

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Current weather conditions at Tonsina River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: GLENNALLEN 27 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tonsina River.
 Whitewater Near Tonsina River:
Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 9 miles away, Class III+ - 12 miles long (Tsina Glacier to Tsina Lodge on Richardson Highway)
Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 11 miles away, Class V - 7.2 miles long (Tsina Roadhouse on Richardson Highway to Richardson Highway below Tsina Canyon)
Klutina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 15 miles away, Class III - 28 miles long (Klutina Lake to Richardson Highway Bridge at Copper Center)
Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 16 miles away, Class V - 7.5 miles long (Heiden Canyon)
Wortmann's Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Upper River to Lowe River)
Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 20 miles away, Class III+ - 1.5 miles long (Richardson Highway to above Stuart Creek)
Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 24 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Keystone Canyon)
Tazlina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 26 miles away, Class II+(III) - 45 miles long (Tazlina Lake to Copper River)
Tiekel River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 26 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Richardson Highway to right above Canyon)
Power Creek, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Feeding Eyak Lake Close to Cordova)
 Ski Areas Near Tonsina River:
Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 176 miles away, 1057 vertical feet
 Trails Near Tonsina River:
Klutina Lake Trail, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Tonsina River:
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 21 miles away
 Lakes Near Tonsina River

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