Alaska whitewater - Twentymile River, Chugach Mountains, Anchorage Borough

Anchorage county, Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The natural beauty of Anchorage Borough and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't
    find many other paddling rivers. The beautiful Chugach Mountains scenery is an added bonus. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling section along Twentymile River. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions
for lots of people. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summertime highs here at Twentymile River reach the 60's, and the overnight is slightly chillier of course, ordinarily in the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Twentymile River.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Twentymile River a wet place; the month of October is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest of the months is May.
 

Twentymile River, Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 20 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.91504
Longitude: -148.79116

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.84418
Longitude: -148.98427

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Current weather conditions at Twentymile River, Chugach Mountains, Alaska
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Local climate location: ALYEKSA 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Alyeska Resort, Girdwood
16 miles away
Located just 40 miles south of the Anchorage Airport along the scenic Seward Highway. The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibili...

Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer
29 miles away
Gold Miner's Hotel in Palmer Alaska, offers downtown lodging, restaurant, lounge, conference, and banquet facilities. Spectacular scenery, hiking, biking, skiing, gold panning, dog mushing, snow mobil...

Agate Inn, Wasilla
39 miles away
Alaska lodging to meet all your hotel or motel needs just north of Anchorage between the towns of Palmer and Wasilla. En-route to Mt. Mckinley and Denali National Park, Agate Inn is just minutes from ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Twentymile River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Twentymile River.
 Whitewater Near Twentymile River:
Portage River, Municipality of Anchorage Borough , 3 miles away, Class -blank- - 13 miles long (Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm)
Nellie Juan River, Kenai Peninsula Borough , 18 miles away, Class V - 20 miles long (Nellie Juan Lake to Kings Bay)
Wolverine Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 26 miles away, Class V - 8 miles long (Upper River to Matanuska River)
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 29 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp)
Moose Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 30 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Buffalo Mine Road to Glenn Highway)
 Ski Areas Near Twentymile River:
Alyeska, Alaska , 16 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 55 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Hilltop, Alaska , 60 miles away, 294 vertical feet
Moose Mountain, Alaska , 150 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 173 miles away, 1057 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Twentymile River:
Alyeska Resort, Girdwood , 16 miles away
Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer , 29 miles away
Agate Inn, Wasilla , 39 miles away
Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass , 39 miles away
Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Twentymile River:
Beaver Pond Campground, Anchorage County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Twentymile River:
Crow Pass Trail, Anchorage Borough , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Twentymile River:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 46 miles away
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 65 miles away

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