Whitewater Run AK Class I

2. Upper

Eagle

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Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 11.8 miles away on Eagle. Use as a general reference only.
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Description
Put-In The put-in for the Upper Eagle River is reached by driving up Eagle River Road 10 miles to a pull out on a slough. Take-Out Take out 15 miles downstream at the Eagle River upper campground. This is reached by heading east off of the Eagle River Loop Road just south of the Eagle River bridge, and driving .5 miles. A small beach is reached by a wide trail. Alternately, continue another 2 miles down the class II (III+) Bridge to Bridge stretch. Description Upper Eagle River is a flat water float, meandering through a wide, u-shaped valley. There is a steady current, taking you through the section in about three or four hours. Several overhanging trees and sweepers keep things interesting, and bears are often seen on point bar beaches. Additional Information - A good Eagle River description can be found on TC's Alaska Whitewater Rafting website.
Difficulty
Class I
Length
16.4 mi
Gradient
8 ft/mi
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
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