Alaska whitewater, Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem Matanuska-Susitna county, Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     17.5 miles   The scenic beauty of Alaska and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Fairbanks, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. 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. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend     some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The Talkeetna Mountains scenery is wonderful. This section of Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is 17.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+ section of whitewater. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. And of course, there are campgrounds   nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem is ordinarily a pretty dried out place. July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is April. Through the warm months here at Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, high temperatures mostly get into the 60's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 0's with winter lows in the-20's overnight here at Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem. Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek 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 Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem.   Whitewater Near Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem: Caribou Creek, -blank- Borough, 8 miles away       Class V - 9 miles long (Squaw Creek to Glenn Highway Bridge) Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 11 miles away       Class II+ - 17.5 miles long (Close to Hunter Lake to Caribou Creek) Matanuska River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 13 miles away       Class III+ - 5.2 miles long (Lions Head) Hicks Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 20 miles away       Class V+ - 11 miles long (Hicks Lake to Matanuska River) Matanuska River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 21 miles away       Class II+ - 54 miles long (Glacier Park Bridge to Palmer)   Campgrounds Near Matanuska River - East Fork and Main Stem: Grand View Cafe Campground, Palmer, 3 miles away