Anchorage Whitewater Anchorage county, Alaska whitewater outfitter     The scenic beauty of Anchorage Borough and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Alaska is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you're coming from Anchorage it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location. No shortage     of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The beautiful Chugach Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: Have a great hiking adventure along the Crow Pass Trail. A tour to Chugach National Forest when you're here at Anchorage Whitewater is never a bad idea, and going for a hike along the Johnson Pass Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this   neighborhood. This river has it all. Skiing at Alyeska is one of those things you just have to do; the wonderful people of Girdwood like to hang out close by. During the summertime highs here at Anchorage Whitewater get into the 60's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 40's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 10's; night lows at Anchorage Whitewater during the wintertime usually descend into the 0's. Anchorage Whitewater is pretty dehydrated commonly. The month with most of the rain is September while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Anchorage Whitewater.   Whitewater Near Anchorage Whitewater: Whitewater Outfitter - Ouzel Expeditions, Anchorage Borough, 0 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Adventure Guides, Anchorage Borough, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Borealis River Guides, Anchorage Borough, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 12 miles away       Class IV - 3 miles long (Echo Bend to Rapids Camp) Eagle River, Anchorage Borough, 14 miles away       Class I - 15 miles long (Upper) Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula Borough, 17 miles away       Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine) Bird Creek, -blank- Borough, 19 miles away       Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm) Portage River, Municipality of Anchorage Borough, 21 miles away       Class -blank- - 13 miles long (Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm) Whitewater Outfitter - Chugach Outdoor Center, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 21 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Twentymile River, Anchorage Borough, 23 miles away       Class -blank- - 20 miles long (Carmen Lake to Turnagain Arm)   Ski Areas Near Anchorage Whitewater: Alyeska, Alaska , 1 miles away, 2500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 68 runs Alpenglow At Arctic Valley, Alaska , 38 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Hilltop, Alaska , 43 miles away, 294 foot drop, 3 lifts, 10 runs   Hotels Near Anchorage Whitewater: The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood , 2 miles away 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 , 23 miles away Agate Inn, Wasilla , 26 miles away   Campgrounds Near Anchorage Whitewater: Bertha Creek Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 11 miles away Granite Creek - Chugach National Forest, Anchorage, 14 miles away Portage Valley RV Park and Cabin Rentals, Portage, 14 miles away   Trails Near Anchorage Whitewater: Crow Pass Trail, Anchorage , 4 miles away Johnson Pass Trail, Kenai Peninsula , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Anchorage Whitewater: Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK , 35 miles away Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK , 48 miles away Chugach National Forest, Alaska , 11 miles away Chugach State Park, Alaska , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Anchorage Whitewater Johnson Lake, Kenai Peninsula , 14 miles away