Nova Riverrunners Matanuska Susitna county, Alaska whitewater outfitter     Whitewater outfitter The scenic beauty of Alaska and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just being out on the     river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Anchorage. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The river winds through the Talkeetna Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: Take a hike on the Chickaloon Trail, and you can have a good hiking adventure along the Chickaloon River Trail. All the outdoors enjoyable stuff in the Talkeetna Mountains will keep you coming back time and again.   Not much rainfall falls here at Nova Riverrunners. The month of September is the wettest with most of the rain while March is ordinarily the driest month. Through the months of summer at Nova Riverrunners temperatures are generally in the 60's, and the overnight is somewhat chillier of course, usually in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Nova Riverrunners temperatures drop to the 0's.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Nova Riverrunners.   Whitewater Near Nova Riverrunners: Whitewater Outfitter - Matanuska Madwater Rafting Company, Matanuska Susitna Borough, 0 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Kings River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Borough, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 20 miles long (Upper Kings to Glenn Highway) Granite Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 11 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 16 miles long (2600-foot level to Glenn Highway) Sheep River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 16 miles away       Class IV(V+) - 50 miles long (Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River) Wolverine Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 16 miles away       Class V - 8 miles long (Upper River to Matanuska River) Talkeetna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 27 miles away       Class III-IV - 54 miles long (Stephan Lake to Susitna River at Talkeetna Village) Coal Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 28 miles away       Class IV - 11.8 miles long (Glacier to Matanuska River) Chickaloon River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Borough, 30 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 33 miles long (30 Mile Airstrip to Matanuska) Moose Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 30 miles away       Class III+ - 6 miles long (Buffalo Mine Road to Glenn Highway)   Ski Areas Near Nova Riverrunners: Alyeska, Alaska , 43 miles away, 2500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 68 runs Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 74 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Hilltop, Alaska , 80 miles away, 294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs   Hotels Near Nova Riverrunners: Alaska Garden Gate B&B, Palmer , 34 miles away The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 42 miles away Alaska Garden Gate B&B And Cottages, Palmer , 44 miles away Agate Inn, Wasilla , 49 miles away   Campgrounds Near Nova Riverrunners: Pinnacle Mountain Recreation, Sutton, 20 miles away   Trails Near Nova Riverrunners: Chickaloon Trail, Matanuska-Susitna , 1 miles away Chickaloon River Trail, Matanuska-Susitna , 15 miles away