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Put-in AK

Put In

Tonsina - 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake · AK

American Whitewater 61.3274, -145.6631

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Gauge Conditions

Cascade Creek near Valdez AK Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In marks the starting point for the Tonsina River descent, featuring an initial entry that requires careful navigation through potential glacial debris and shallow water conditions. While specific details are limited, paddlers should anticipate variable water levels and potential obstacles typical of Alaska glacial river systems, with close attention to boat positioning and route selection critical for a safe passage.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
41.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake
Tonsina
V+ 41.0 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater