Gauge Conditions

LIGNITE Creek Above MOUTH Near HEALY AK Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate reading: This gauge is 19.5 miles away on Sanctuary. Use as a general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Whitewater timing varies with scouting, portages, and group pace. Use as a planning baseline.

Description

Data provided by Jack Hession and Andy Embick, local experts; 4500 Riverton, Anchorage, AK 99516. Gradient from Embick's book, in which he notes that there are portages. This trip can be combined with the Teklanika for a multiday epic.

Difficulty

Class V+

Length

7.2 mi

Gradient

76 ft/mi

max 180

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Difficulty Classes

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

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

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