Alaska whitewater, Wortmann's Creek Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Upper River to Lowe River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6 miles   The Upper River to Lowe River stretch of Wortmann's Creek in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The natural beauty of Alaska and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections     here are not safe for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Upper River to Lowe River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. When you're paddling down a Chugach Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. On this section you do get some distance, good   for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: If you would like a little side trip, try Heiden Canyon. All the water falling down from the sky makes Wortmann's Creek a wet site. Most of the rain falls through September, and the driest month is June. Summer brings highs in the 60's to Wortmann's Creek, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Wortmann's Creek temperatures fall to the 10's. Wortmann's Creek, Upper River to Lowe River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Wortmann's Creek.   Whitewater Near Wortmann's Creek: Wortmann's Creek, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Upper River to Lowe River) Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 6 miles away       Class III - 5 miles long (Keystone Canyon) Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 7 miles away       Class III+ - 12 miles long (Tsina Glacier to Tsina Lodge on Richardson Highway) Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 9 miles away       Class V - 7.5 miles long (Heiden Canyon) Browns Creek, Near Valdez Borough, 10 miles away       Class III - 1.5 miles long (Browns Creek Canyon) Lowe River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 10 miles away       Class II - 13 miles long (Below Keystone Canyon) Tonsina River, Near Copper Center Borough, 12 miles away       Class V+ - 41 miles long (Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake) Whitewater Outfitter - Keystone Outfitters, Valdez Cordova Borough, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Tsina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 16 miles away       Class V - 7.2 miles long (Tsina Roadhouse on Richardson Highway to Richardson Highway below Tsina Canyon) Power Creek, Valdez-Cordova Borough, 21 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Feeding Eyak Lake Close to Cordova)   Marinas Near Wortmann's Creek: Prince William Marina, Cordova , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Wortmann's Creek: Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 39 miles away BEST WESTERN Valdez Harbor Inn, Valdez , 40 miles away Mountain Sky Hotel And Suites, Valdez , 40 miles away Totem Inn, Valdez , 40 miles away Aura Borealis Bed And Breakfast, Tazlina , 41 miles away   Public Lands Near Wortmann's Creek: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 40 miles away