Alaska whitewater, Granite Creek Matanuska-Susitna county, 2600-foot level to Glenn Highway section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     16 miles   The natural beauty of Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Granite Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 16 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're     not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There's camping available near Granite Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. 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. The beautiful Talkeetna Mountains scenery is an added bonus. This is one of a small number of paddling sections   in this river system, there are a few others too. The put-in is not too far from Anchorage, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: Take a hike on the Chickaloon Trail. At Granite Creek you don’t see much rain. For the duration of September this area sees the most rain; March meanwhile is the driest month. Through the summertime months at Granite Creek highs are frequently in the 60's. Through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Granite Creek temperatures descend to the 0's. Granite Creek, 2600-foot level to Glenn Highway 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 Granite Creek.   Whitewater Near Granite Creek: Granite Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 4 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 16 miles long (2600-foot level to Glenn Highway) Wolverine Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 6 miles away       Class V - 8 miles long (Upper River to Matanuska River) Sheep River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 9 miles away       Class IV(V+) - 50 miles long (Close to Glacier to Talkeetna River) Kings River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Borough, 11 miles away       Class V+ - 20 miles long (Upper Kings to Glenn Highway) Whitewater Outfitter - Matanuska Madwater Rafting Company, Matanuska Susitna Borough, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Nova Riverrunners, Matanuska Susitna Borough, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Moose Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 17 miles away       Class III+ - 6 miles long (Buffalo Mine Road to Glenn Highway) Little Susitna River, -blank- Borough, 20 miles away       Class IV+ - 5 miles long (Upper) Talkeetna River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 24 miles away       Class III-IV - 54 miles long (Stephan Lake to Susitna River at Talkeetna Village) Reeds Creek, -blank- Borough, 26 miles away       Class V - 0.8 miles long (Good Hope Creek Confluence to Reed Lakes Trailhead)   Ski Areas Near Granite Creek: Alyeska, Alaska , 34 miles away, 2500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 68 runs Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 62 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Hilltop, Alaska , 68 miles away, 294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs   Hotels Near Granite Creek: Alaska Garden Gate B&B, Palmer , 22 miles away Hatcher Pass Bed And Breakfast, Palmer , 22 miles away Alaska Garden Gate B B And Cot, Palmer , 32 miles away The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 34 miles away Agate Inn, Wasilla , 37 miles away   Campgrounds Near Granite Creek: Pinnacle Mountain Recreation, Sutton, 7 miles away Kroa Kamping Resorts-alaska, Palmer, 15 miles away Bestview Mobile Home Village, Palmer, 15 miles away   Trails Near Granite Creek: Chickaloon Trail, Matanuska-Susitna , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Granite Creek: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 69 miles away Chugach National Forest, Alaska , 36 miles away Chugach State Park, Alaska , 38 miles away   Golf Courses Near Granite Creek: Palmer Golf Course, Palmer , 15 miles away