Alaska whitewater, Montana Creek City & Borough of Juneau county, MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+     4 miles   The wonderful Alaska scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. If you're coming from Juneau it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Alaska are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners.     Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch of Montana Creek in Alaska is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III+ section. Briefly about the general area: A day on   the slopes of Eaglecrest is just what you need, and taking a little tour to close by Mendenhall Peninsula is a great idea. Montana Creek is a site with many visitors from Juneau, and why not take a refreshing hike along the West Glacier Trail. This river is so wonderful. Young Beach is in the vicinity of Montana Creek and is a delightful beach to visit, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Montana Creek; Spaulding Trail is a good local trail. All through the days of summer highs here at Montana Creek get into the 60's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Montana Creek, MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall 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 Montana Creek.   Whitewater Near Montana Creek: Montana Creek, City & Borough of Juneau Borough, 2 miles away       Class II-III+ - 4 miles long (MCamp Grounduinness Creek to Mendenhall River) Mendenhall River, Juneau Borough, 3 miles away       Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Mendenhall Lake to Riverside Drive) Eagle River, Juneau Borough, 11 miles away       Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Lake to Veterans Memorial Highway) Lemon Creek, Juneau Borough, 11 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Upper Quarry to Costco) Gold Creek, City & Borough of Juneau Borough, 17 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Basin Road Bridge into Cope Park) Carlson Creek, CBJ Borough, 28 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Lower Canyon to Tidewater) Carlson Creek, CBJ Borough, 28 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Lower Canyon to Tidewater)   Ski Areas Near Montana Creek: Eaglecrest, Alaska , 9 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 3 lifts, 31 runs   Marinas Near Montana Creek: Fisherman's Bend, Juneau , 2 miles away Donohue's Marina, Juneau , 10 miles away   Beaches Near Montana Creek: Young Beach, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Montana Creek: Pearsons Pond Inn And Spa, Juneau , 2 miles away Frontier Suites Airport Hotel, Juneau , 3 miles away Best Western Grandma's Feather Bed, Juneau , 3 miles away Best Western Country Lane Inn, Juneau , 3 miles away Super 8 Juneau, Juneau , 3 miles away   Campgrounds Near Montana Creek: Spruce Meadow Recreational Vehicle Park, Juneau, 1 miles away Auke Bay RV Park, Auke Bay, 3 miles away Admiralty Cove - Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, 8 miles away   Trails Near Montana Creek: Spaulding Trail, Juneau , 3 miles away West Glacier Trail, Juneau , 4 miles away Montana Creek Trail, Juneau , 5 miles away Nugget Creek Trail, Juneau , 8 miles away Lemon Creek Trail, Juneau , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Montana Creek: Sitka National Historical Park, Sitka - AK , 70 miles away   Golf Courses Near Montana Creek: Mendenhall Golf, Juneau , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Montana Creek Cropley Lake, Juneau , 8 miles away