Alaska whitewater - Wolverine Creek, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Matanuska-Susitna
county,
Upper River to Matanuska River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V 8 miles
The Upper River to Matanuska River stretch of Wolverine Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 8 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The average Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. 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. There are no other sections to paddle along Wolverine Creek than the Upper River to Matanuska River section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. 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 is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The river winds through the Talkeetna Mountains and you get great scenery. The nature scenery of Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 60's to Wolverine Creek with overnight lows in the
40's. Highs throughout the wintertime are frequently in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Wolverine Creek. Not much rain falls here at Wolverine Creek; throughout September this area sees the most rain, and March is the month with the least moisture.
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