Alaska whitewater - Tsina River, Chugach Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough

Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Richardson Highway to above Stuart Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     1.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The Richardson Highway to above Stuart Creek section of Tsina River is 1.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The beautiful Chugach Mountains scenery is an added bonus. There's camping available near Tsina River. Whitewater
    rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations
in advance you're all set. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Richardson Highway to above Stuart Creek section is one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
Tsina River gets very little rain; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while April is regularly the driest month. Summertime highs at Tsina River frequently tend to be in the 60's. Once the sun is
 
down it dips down to the 40's. All through the winter highs are regularly in the 0's, and overnight lows in the-20's for Tsina River.

Tsina River, Richardson Highway to above Stuart Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 1.5 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.24789
Longitude: -145.3113

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.2559
Longitude: -145.27941

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Current weather conditions at Tsina River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: TONSINA 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center
37 miles away
Featuring spectacular mountain views and breathtaking scenery of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is situated on 200 acres at the junction of the Klutin...





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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tsina River.
 Whitewater Near Tsina River:
Tiekel River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 8 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Richardson Highway to right above Canyon)
Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 12 miles away, Class V - 7.2 miles long (Tsina Roadhouse on Richardson Highway to Richardson Highway below Tsina Canyon)
Tiekel River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Stuart Creek at Richardson Highway to Copper River)
Tasnuna River, Valdez-Cordova Borough , 18 miles away, Class II+ - 23 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper river)
Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 41 miles long (Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake)
Klutina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 25 miles away, Class III - 28 miles long (Klutina Lake to Richardson Highway Bridge at Copper Center)
Glacier River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 26 miles away, Class III - 4.7 miles long (Sheridan Glacier to Copper River Highway)
Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 27 miles away, Class III+ - 12 miles long (Tsina Glacier to Tsina Lodge on Richardson Highway)
Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Richardson Highway crossing to Lower Tonsina)
 Hotels Near Tsina River:
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tsina River:
Squirrel Creek Campground, Valdez-Cordova County, 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Tsina River:
Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 23 miles away

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