Whitewater Run AK Class III+(V+)

Meadows to Falls

Peterson Creek

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Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 6.6 miles away on Peterson Creek. Use as a general reference only.
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Description
Put in is roughly near lat/lon: 58.46113, -134.74767. As mentioned below walk up till you hit the first clearing. Follow the boardwalks until they start heading uphill into the woods. I recommend changing into your dry suit when you hit the meadows. Peterson Creek crosses under the glacier Highway at mile 26. There are allegedly three red spray painted lines on the upstream  river right side of the abutment that mark the minimum and maximum flows for the run. AKA 'Bliss Creek'. This run is Fish Creek without the stress. 5 to 7 straightforward drops, clear lines, easy scouting and portage. Peterson Falls marks the end of the run. Don't miss the take out! it is a 50+ footer into a shallow pool. Drag your boat up the Peterson Creek trail and put in at the top of the last meadow, about 2 miles in.
Difficulty
Class III+(V+)
Length
1.6 mi
Gradient
190 ft/mi
max 200
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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