Alaska whitewater, Canyon Creek Kenai Peninsula county, Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     6.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Anchorage, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Alaska scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. 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 many runs in this state are not easy. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction stretch of Canyon Creek is 6.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. Briefly about the general area: There are fine places to discover along the Carter Lake Trail; don't leave Canyon   Creek without first going for a hike along the Bird Creek Trail. Canyon Creek gets very little rainfall. The wettest month of the year is typically September, that's the one that rains the most while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. All through the warm days of summer at Canyon Creek temperatures are commonly in the 60's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 10's with temperatures at Canyon Creek dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. Canyon Creek, Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction 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 Canyon Creek.   Whitewater Near Canyon Creek: Canyon Creek, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 2 miles away       Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction) Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Outdoor Center, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula Borough, 8 miles away       Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine) Bird Creek, -blank- Borough, 12 miles away       Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm) Ship Creek, Anchorage Borough, 19 miles away       Class IV - 4 miles long (Artic Vally Road to bridge) Campbell Creek, Anchorage Borough, 20 miles away       Class V - 2.5 miles long (Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area) Whitewater Outfitter - Alpacka Rafts, Anchorage Borough, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Backcountry Safaris, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 21 miles away       Class II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 22 miles away       Class I - 15 miles long (Upper)   Ski Areas Near Canyon Creek: Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 22 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Hilltop, Alaska , 24 miles away, 294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs Alyeska, Alaska , 26 miles away, 2500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 68 runs   Hotels Near Canyon Creek: Harborview Inn Seward Alaska, Seward , 20 miles away Van Gilder Hotel, Seward , 21 miles away Best Western Plus Edgewater Hotel, Seward , 21 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Are, Eagle River , 22 miles away The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 27 miles away   Campgrounds Near Canyon Creek: Coeur D'Alene Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 7 miles away Henry's One Stop, Hope, 8 miles away Trail River - Chugach National Forest, Anchorage, 12 miles away   Trails Near Canyon Creek: Carter Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula , 7 miles away Bird Creek Trail, Anchorage , 10 miles away Devils Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula , 11 miles away Grant Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula , 11 miles away Johnson Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Canyon Creek: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 19 miles away Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 30 miles away Chugach State Park, Alaska , 23 miles away Chugach National Forest, Alaska , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Canyon Creek: Moose Run Golf Course, Fort Richardson , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Canyon Creek Crescent Lake, Kenai Peninsula , 10 miles away Johnson Lake, Kenai Peninsula , 15 miles away