Alaska whitewater - Valdez Glacier Stream, Chugach Mountains, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Valdez Glacier to Richardson Highway section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. 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 is the only paddling stretch along Valdez Glacier Stream. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river     for a while will have you coming back for more. This section of Valdez Glacier Stream in Alaska is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The scenic beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The wild scenery of the Chugach Mountains is great. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Valdez Glacier Stream through the warmest time of the year are in the 60's while overnight lows are regularly in the 40's. Highs during the winter are regularly in the 20's while Valdez Glacier Stream overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's. Valdez Glacier Stream usually gets a large amount of rain; throughout the month of September you get the most rain around here while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   Valdez Glacier Stream, Valdez Glacier to Richardson Highway road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.14879 Longitude: -146.1697 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.11 Longitude: -146.23411 Paddler input for Valdez Glacier Stream, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Valdez Glacier Stream, Chugach Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: VALDEZ WSO 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez 10 miles away Located on the harbor, one block from the Valdez Convention Center and within walking distance to the gift shops. Remodeled 88 unit property with harbor on 3 sides. Fantastic view from restaurant an... Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez 10 miles away Stay at this Valdez hotel and enjoy friendly service and a host of convenient amenities while traveling 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 Valdez Glacier Stream.   Whitewater Near Valdez Glacier Stream: Mineral Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 9 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Mineral Creek Road to Lower Canyon) Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 9 miles away, Class II - 13 miles long (Below Keystone Canyon) Mineral Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 10 miles away, Class II+ - 5.5 miles long (Upper Canyon to coast) Browns Creek, Near Valdez Borough , 20 miles away, Class III - 1.5 miles long (Browns Creek Canyon) Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 22 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Keystone Canyon) Wortmann's Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Upper River to Lowe River)   Hotels Near Valdez Glacier Stream: Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 10 miles away Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 10 miles away Totem Inn, Valdez , 10 miles away Mountain Sky Hotel & Suites, Valdez , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Valdez Glacier Stream: Bayside Rv Park, Valdez, 2 miles away Valdez Mobile Home and RV Park, Valdez, 2 miles away Sea Otter RV Park, Valdez, 10 miles away   National Parks Near Valdez Glacier Stream: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 63 miles away