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Alaska whitewater, Fortymile River
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
county,
Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge to Yukon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II(III) 100 miles
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The nature scenery of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There's camping available near Fortymile River. The Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge to Yukon River stretch of Fortymile River in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Borough is 100 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section. Since you're |
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on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging
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book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: At Fortymile River you always meet someone from Eagle. Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve is a perfect
local destination here at Fortymile River. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Fortymile River with nighttime lows in the 40's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the-10's, and winter nights come with
lows in the-30's to Fortymile River. At Fortymile River you don’t see much rain. July is the month that gets the most rain, and March is the month with the least moisture.
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Fortymile River, Taylor Highway Fortymile Bridge to Yukon River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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| These outdoors activities are available near Fortymile River. |
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