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Alaska whitewater, Dadina River
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
county,
Bush strip to Copper River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV(V+) 30 miles
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The Bush strip to Copper River stretch of Dadina River in Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough is 30 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV(V+) section. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. There's camping available near Dadina River. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Since you're on this |
site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. The natural beauty of Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough and the cool fresh water beats
| anything. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners.
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about the general area: All through the summer months, highs generally are in the 60's at Dadina River while nighttime lows are commonly in the 40's. During the wintertime highs are frequently in the 0's, and nighttime
lows through the wintertime for Dadina River tend to be in the-20's. Dadina River is pretty dried up usually. July is when you get the most rain here, and April meanwhile is the driest month.
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Dadina River, Bush strip to Copper River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Dadina River. |
| Whitewater Near Dadina River:
Nadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 5 miles away Class V+ - 18 miles long (Nadina Glacier to Copper River) |
Chetaslina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 16 miles away Class V+ - 18 miles long (Chichokna River to Copper River) |
Sanford River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 20 miles away Class II - 35 miles long (Upper gravel bar to Copper River) |
Dadina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 23 miles away Class III-IV(V+) - 30 miles long (Bush strip to Copper River) |
Copper River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 27 miles away Class II - 115 miles long (Chitina River to Gulf of Alaska) |
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| Hotels Near Dadina River:
Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge, Copper Center
, 8 miles away |
Aura Borealis Bed And Breakfas, Glennallen
, 47 miles away |
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