Alaska whitewater, Copper River Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Chitina River to Gulf of Alaska section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     115 miles   The beautiful scenery of Alaska and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section of Copper River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 115 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. And of course, there are campgrounds     nearby. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so better bring your camping gear along. The river winds through the Chugach Mountains and you get great scenery. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Chitina River to Gulf of Alaska section is one of them. 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. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while   have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Copper River without first checking out Heney Glacier. It is very dried up here at Copper River typically. Most of the rain falls during July; April on the other hand is the driest. Summertime highs at Copper River regularly tend to be in the 60's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 40's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 0's with winter lows in the-20's overnight here at Copper River. Copper River, Chitina River to Gulf of Alaska 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 Copper River.   Whitewater Near Copper River: Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Outfitters, Valdez Cordova Borough, 28 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 28 miles away       Class II - 115 miles long (Chitina River to Gulf of Alaska)   Hotels Near Copper River: Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center , 32 miles away   Public Lands Near Copper River: Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve, Copper Center - AK , 55 miles away