Gauge Conditions

Cascade Creek near Valdez AK Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate reading: This gauge is 9.8 miles away on Tonsina. Use as a general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

Data provided by Jack Hession and Andy Embick, local experts; 4500 Riverton, Anchorage, AK 99516 Gradient (listed gradient is for the 19-mile stretch from the glacier to the lake; you _still_ have 25 miles to the Tonsina Lodge takeout, 61.6630Â°N, 145.1789Â°W) from Embick, who says "for expert kayakers only."

Difficulty

Class V+

Length

41.0 mi

Gradient

57 ft/mi

max 150

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