Whitewater Run AK Class II+

Lower Run

Mineral Creek

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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 3.7 miles away on Mineral Creek. Use as a general reference only.
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Description
Description: A ultra scenic small rocky stream with riffles, turns and moderate boulder gardens that runs through Valdez. A short, narrow, and constricted canyon exists toward the end of the run. Be aware of wood as the river bed and its banks change annually. Take-out: A steel bridge heading up Mineral Creek road marks an ideal take-out. Put-in: To reach the put-in, head up the gravel road untl you find a spot where access is ideal. The road ends 3.1 miles up the valley and is subject to avalaches. Check in town for potential wash-outs.
Difficulty
Class II+
Length
5.5 mi
Gradient
56 ft/mi
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater