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Alaska Whitewater
Anchorage
county,
Alaska whitewater outfitter
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alaska tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The put-in location is a short drive from Anchorage. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. You can |
pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that.
Briefly about the general area: A journey to Katmai National
| Park & Preserve is worthwhile; you'll meet a lot of people from Anchorage here. Alaska Whitewater is right by the Bull Rock Trail, and gorgeous scenery and glorious skiing is what you obtain at Hilltop. This river is so wonderful. On a wonderful day you can check out Patricks Beach (not official) near Alaska Whitewater. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 60's to Alaska Whitewater, and the overnight is a bit cooler of course, | |
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frequently in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 10's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Alaska Whitewater drop into the 0's. Alaska Whitewater gets very little rain. All through September this area sees the most rain, and April is the month with the least moisture.
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Weather
 Local weather forecast
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These outdoors activities are available near Alaska Whitewater. |
| Whitewater Near Alaska Whitewater:
Campbell Creek, Anchorage Borough, 7 miles away Class V - 2.5 miles long (Powerline pass to Hilltop Ski area) |
Ship Creek, Anchorage Borough, 11 miles away Class IV - 4 miles long (Artic Vally Road to bridge) |
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 12 miles away Class II-III - 4 miles long (Military Stretch) |
Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 13 miles away Class II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Bridge to Bridge) |
Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 19 miles away Class V+ - 6.75 miles long (Close to Hatcher Pass to lower Willow Creek) |
Willow Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 20 miles away Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Guardrail to Shirleytown) |
Kenai River, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 24 miles away Class II-III - 18 miles long (Kenai Lake to Skilak Lake) |
Bird Creek, -blank- Borough, 24 miles away Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm) |
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| Ski Areas Near Alaska Whitewater:
Hilltop, Alaska
, 2 miles away, 294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs |
Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska
, 5 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs |
Alyeska, Alaska
, 44 miles away, 2500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 68 runs |
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| Marinas Near Alaska Whitewater:
Big Lake Powersports & Marine, Big Lake
, 13 miles away |
Burkeshore Marina, Big Lake
, 13 miles away |
South Port Marina, Big Lake
, 18 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Alaska Whitewater:
SpringHill Suites Anchorage University Lake, Anchorage
, 4 miles away |
Aptel Studio Hotel, Anchorage
, 5 miles away |
Alaskan European B And B, Anchorage
, 8 miles away |
Residence Inn Anchorage Midtown, Anchorage
, 8 miles away |
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel, Anchorage
, 8 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Alaska Whitewater:
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK
, 5 miles away |
Denali National Park & Preserve, Denali Park - AK
, 34 miles away |
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, Alaska
, 28 miles away |
Chugach State Park, Alaska
, 30 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Alaska Whitewater:
Russian Jack Springs, Anchorage
, 3 miles away |
Anchorage Golf Course, Anchorage
, 6 miles away |
Tanglewood Lakes Golf Club, Anchorage
, 8 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Alaska Whitewater
Lake Hideaway, Anchorage
, 3 miles away |
Goose Lake, Anchorage
, 5 miles away |
Campbell Lake, Anchorage
, 14 miles away |
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