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Alaska Kayaking and River Rafting Float Trips
| RIVER NAME |
Aniakchak River |
| LENGTH |
32 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Raft |
Surprise Lake is located inside a volcano, it is a spectacular trip running along a boulder-lined river to a beautiful scenic saltwater bay. This is a wonderful scenic Alaska wilderness river rafting experience. |
| ACCESS |
Air |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Advanced |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I - IV |
| BEGINS |
Surpise Lake |
| ENDS |
Aniakchak Bay |
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| RIVER NAME |
Beaver Creek |
| LENGTH |
127 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Running adjacent to the White Mountains and next to the Yukon Flats this is a chance of a lifetime Alaska wilderness whitewater adventure! This is a 5 - 7 day trip through some spectacular scenery and wildlife viewing opportunites. |
| ACCESS |
Air / Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I |
| BEGINS |
Nome Creek - Steese Hwy |
| ENDS |
via Air - Victoria Creek |
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| RIVER NAME |
Birch Creek |
| LENGTH |
126 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Birch Creek runs through rolling hills and valleys, forested areas and plateaus. This is an excellent Alaska wilderness float trip, with many wildlife viewing opportunities and sceneic views. Birch Creek also has some nice Class III Rapids. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Advanced |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I - III |
| BEGINS |
Mile 94.5 Steese Hwy |
| ENDS |
Mile 147 Steese Hwy |
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| RIVER NAME |
Chatanika River Trail |
| LENGTH |
60 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Clear water stream running adjacent to the hwy. Not many obstacles or rapids, but this is a great trip for the beginner. If your just getting into Alaska whitewater rafting or kayaking this is a great stream to cut your teeth on. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic views. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I |
| BEGINS |
Mile 66 Steese Hwy |
| ENDS |
Mile 11 Elliot Hwy |
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| RIVER NAME |
Chitina River |
| LENGTH |
62 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Kayak / Raft |
Excellent views of the Wrangell Mountains this Alaska Float Trip includes the Kennicott River and the Nizina River. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and spectacular scenic views. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
II - III |
| BEGINS |
Kennicott River near McCarthy |
| ENDS |
O'Brien Creek near Chitina |
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| RIVER NAME |
Copper River |
| LENGTH |
244 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
There are many shorter trips available on the Copper River. This is a spectacular Alaska Float Trip. Scenic views of Alaska glaciers, the Wrangell Mounatins, canyons and the Copper River Delta. Excellent Alaska wildlife viewing opportunities. |
| ACCESS |
Air / Land / Water |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
II - IV |
| BEGINS |
Slana River Bridge |
| ENDS |
Cordova Road - Flag Point |
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| RIVER NAME |
Cross Admiralty Canoe Route |
| LENGTH |
32 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak |
This is the route accross Admiralty Island. The route connects eight lakes and Mitchell Bay. Many portages available and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Admiralty Island is a spectacular Alaska destination. |
| ACCESS |
Air / Water |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Advanced |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
No Rating |
| BEGINS |
Mole Harbor |
| ENDS |
Angoon |
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| RIVER NAME |
Delta River |
| LENGTH |
29 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Rolling hills and beautiful scenic views. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and Alaska scenic landsacapes. This is a spectacular Alaska float trip through the Alaska wilderness. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Advanced |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I - III |
| BEGINS |
Tangle Lakes Mile 22 Denali Hwy |
| ENDS |
Mile 212 Richardson Hwy |
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| RIVER NAME |
Eagle River Upper |
| LENGTH |
13 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Kayak / Canoe / Raft |
Glacier fed river running through the Chugach Mountains. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic views of the Alaska wilderness. Close to Anchorage. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I - III |
| BEGINS |
Mile 7.5 or 9 Eagle River Road |
| ENDS |
Eagle River Campground |
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| RIVER NAME |
Forty Mile River - Middle Fork |
| LENGTH |
90 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Running through deep canyons, forests, and old mining ruins, this is a historic trip as well as a scenic wilderness wildlife viewing float trip. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as well as spectacular views of the Alaska wilderness. |
| ACCESS |
Air / Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Expert |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I - V |
| BEGINS |
via Air - Joseph |
| ENDS |
O'Brien Creek Bridge |
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| RIVER NAME |
Forty Mile River - South Fork |
| LENGTH |
72 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Excellent float trip through canyons, forests, and active mining areas. Spectacular views of the Alaska landscape and many wildlife viewing opportunities |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I - III |
| BEGINS |
Mile 49 Taylor Hwy |
| ENDS |
O'Brien Creek Bridge |
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| RIVER NAME |
Gulkana River |
| LENGTH |
45 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Abundant wildlife viewing opportunities and beautiful Alaskan landscapes. The Gulkana River flows through some nice canyon rapids along the way. The rapids are the highlight of the trip for most whitewater rafters and kayakers. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I - III |
| BEGINS |
Paxson Lake Campground |
| ENDS |
Sourdough Campground |
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| RIVER NAME |
Honker Divide Canoe Route |
| LENGTH |
30 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak |
This canore route traverses several lakes and the Thorne River on Prince of Wales Island. This is a true wilderness kayaking or canoe adventure, Very difficult and remote area. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunites as well as fantastic Alaska scenery. |
| ACCESS |
Land / Water |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Advanced |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
Not Rated |
| BEGINS |
Hatchery Creek Bridge |
| ENDS |
Public Dock Thorne Bay |
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| RIVER NAME |
Kobuk River |
| LENGTH |
125 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
This is a popular trip through some Alaska flat land and canyons, Wide open areas and excellent landscapes on this Alaska float trip. Many wildlife viewing opportunities. |
| ACCESS |
Air |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
II - IV |
| BEGINS |
via Air Walker Lake |
| ENDS |
via Air Kobuk |
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| RIVER NAME |
Nancy Lake Canoe Trails |
| LENGTH |
8 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe |
Great Alaska Family outing! This is a chain of lakes that are connected with well marked portages and scenic views. This is a great weekend trip and longer trips are possible. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
Not Rated |
| BEGINS |
Mile 4.5 Nancy Lake Road |
| ENDS |
SAME |
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| RIVER NAME |
Nenana River |
| LENGTH |
130 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Kayak / Raft |
The Nenana is a glacial river with lots of whitewater to be found. This is a great trip for the experienced whitewater adventurer. The Nenana River offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic mountain views. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Intermediate to Expert |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I - V |
| BEGINS |
Mile 18 Denali Hwy |
| ENDS |
Tenana River at Nenana |
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| RIVER NAME |
Noatak River |
| LENGTH |
396 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
The Noatak River is located above the Arctic Circle, this river offers many wildlife viewing opportunites while winding through canyons, and fields of tundra. |
| ACCESS |
Air |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I - II |
| BEGINS |
via Air Headwaters Noatak River |
| ENDS |
via Air Noatak |
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| RIVER NAME |
Nowitna River |
| LENGTH |
250 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Plenty of camping beaches and wild life viewing opportunities as well as some beautiful Alaska scenery. |
| ACCESS |
Air / Water |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I |
| BEGINS |
via Air Meadow Creek Confluence |
| ENDS |
via Air Yukon River |
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| RIVER NAME |
Squirrel River |
| LENGTH |
53 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
The river passes the 2000 ft Kiana Hills, big open valleys and tundra. Many wildlife viewing opportunities and beautiful Alaskan Scenic Landscapes. |
| ACCESS |
Air |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I |
| BEGINS |
via Air North Fork Confluence |
| ENDS |
via Air Kiana |
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| RIVER NAME |
Swan Lake Route |
| LENGTH |
60 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Kayak / Canoe |
30 lakes and Moose river forks winding through the Kenai Wildlife Refuge. Fun for the entire family. Excellent Wildlife viewing opportunites as well as fishing opportunities on this Alaska wilderness Adventure trip. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I |
| BEGINS |
Swan Lake Road East |
| ENDS |
Moose River Bridge |
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| RIVER NAME |
Swanson River Route |
| LENGTH |
80 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak |
46 miles of the Swanson River and 40 lakes in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Some excellent Alaska Scenery and wild life viewing opportunities on the Kenai Peninsula. This is a float trip for the entire family. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I |
| BEGINS |
Paddle Lake |
| ENDS |
North Kenai Bridge |
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| RIVER NAME |
Tazlina River System |
| LENGTH |
74 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Kayak / Raft |
Lots of wildlife in this area as you wind through the Nelchina, Little Nelchina, and Tazlina Rivers, including Tazlina Lake. Spectacular scenic views of Alaska landscapes and excellent wildlife viewing. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
II - III |
| BEGINS |
Mile 138 Glenn Hwy |
| ENDS |
Mile 110 Richardson Hwy |
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| RIVER NAME |
Unalakleet River |
| LENGTH |
76 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Plenty of gravel bars and camping beaches. This is a remote area of Alaska and there are lpenty of wildlife viewing opportunities and scenic views of Alaska's Wildernes. Excellent Alaska Kayaking Adventure! |
| ACCESS |
Air |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I |
| BEGINS |
via Air Tenmile creek |
| ENDS |
Unalakleet |
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| RIVER NAME |
Yukon River |
| LENGTH |
155 Miles |
COMMENTS |
| TYPE OF CRAFT |
Canoe / Kayak / Raft |
Winding through Yulon Charley Rivers National Preserve, along one of the many traversable sections on one of America's longest rivers. Travelling through many scenic areas with wildlife viewing opportunities. |
| ACCESS |
Land |
| SKILL LEVEL |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| WHITEWATER CLASS |
I |
| BEGINS |
Taylor Hwy - Eagle |
| ENDS |
Steese Hwy - Circle |
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