Alaska whitewater, Jacksina River Valdez-Cordova Census Area county, Upper river to Nabesna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     29 miles   The scenic beauty of Alaska and the cool fresh water beats anything. The Upper river to Nabesna River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. This stretch of Jacksina River is 29 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. There are campgrounds     quite near the river where you can camp. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful Wrangell Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time   of the year at Jacksina River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 40's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are generally in the-10's while the cold winter nights at Jacksina River are in the-30's. Jacksina River gets very little precipitation. The month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is March. Jacksina River, Upper river to Nabesna River 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 Jacksina River.   Whitewater Near Jacksina River: Jacksina River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 16 miles away       Class IV - 29 miles long (Upper river to Nabesna River) Nabesna River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area - Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Borough, 17 miles away       Class II - 81 miles long (Nabesna Glacier to Northway Indian Village) Kennicott River, Valdez-Cordova Census Area Borough, 29 miles away       Class II+ - 4.8 miles long (McCarthy Road to Nizina River) Nizina River, Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park Borough, 30 miles away       Class II-III - 10 miles long (Kennicott River to Chitna River)   Hotels Near Jacksina River: A Mooseberry Inn B&B, Tok , 35 miles away