Gauge Conditions

Mineral Creek near Valdez AK Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate reading: This gauge is 6.9 miles away on Mineral Creek. Use as a general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

Jack Hession and Andy Embick Gradient and mileage from Embick, though the math in his book is a bit off. This section, which contains one portage, is much more difficult than the Lower Canyon. Lat/longitude coordinates are only ballpark figures. Refer to Embick's book, or local knowledge, for directions.

Difficulty

Class V

Length

3.0 mi

Gradient

117 ft/mi

max 200

Rapids

Access Points

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

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American Whitewater