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. Wolverine Creek, Upper River to Matanuska River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 8 miles Average Gradient: 212 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.6314 Longitude: -148.84641 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 61.6562 Longitude: -149.032 Paddler input for Wolverine Creek, Alaska: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wolverine Creek, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska Local climate location: PALMER IAS 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer 12 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... The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood 27 miles away The Hotel Alyeska is a Chateau style property located on Mount Alyeskas ski slopes with ski in/ski out accessibility. The 60 person aerial tram departs directly from the skiers concourse which is atta... Agate Inn, Wasilla 27 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 ...   Talkeetna Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Talkeetna Mountains. Talkeetna Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Talkeetna Mountains. All Alaska Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Alaska. Books about whitewater paddling on Wolverine Creek, Alaska List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Wolverine Creek, Alaska. Find a whitewater outfitter in Alaska Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Anchorage, Alaska Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, the metro area neareast to Wolverine Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wolverine Creek.   Whitewater Near Wolverine Creek: Moose Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 8 miles away, Class III+ - 6 miles long (Buffalo Mine Road to Glenn Highway) Granite Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 16 miles long (2600-foot level to Glenn Highway) Little Susitna River, -blank- Borough , 15 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (Upper) Kings River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Borough , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 20 miles long (Upper Kings to Glenn Highway) Reeds Creek, -blank- Borough , 19 miles away, Class V - 0.8 miles long (Good Hope Creek Confluence to Reed Lakes Trailhead) Little Susitna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.4 miles long (Mother Lode Cookhouse and Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge) Archangel Creek, -blank- Borough , 20 miles away, Class V - 3.7 miles long (Fairangel Creek Confluence to Little Su Confluence) Twentymile River, Anchorage Borough , 25 miles away, Class -blank- - 20 miles long (Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough , 27 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp) Portage River, Municipality of Anchorage Borough , 28 miles away, Class -blank- - 13 miles long (Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm)   Ski Areas Near Wolverine Creek: Alyeska, Alaska , 25 miles away, 2500 vertical feet Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 52 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Hilltop, Alaska , 58 miles away, 294 vertical feet Moose Mountain, Alaska , 127 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Mt Aurora Skiland, Alaska , 153 miles away, 1057 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wolverine Creek: Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer , 12 miles away The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 27 miles away Agate Inn, Wasilla , 27 miles away ALASKAS SELECT INN WASILLA, Wasilla , 29 miles away Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wolverine Creek: Pinnacle Mountain Recreation, Sutton, 3 miles away Kroa Kamping Resorts-alaska, Palmer, 5 miles away Bestview Mobile Home Village, Palmer, 5 miles away   National Parks Near Wolverine Creek: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 60 miles away Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 63 miles away   Golf Courses Near Wolverine Creek: Palmer Golf Course, Palmer , 5 miles away