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Put-in AK

Put In

Kuskulana - 1. Nugget Creek to McCarthy Road (AK)

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Gauge Conditions
Gilahina River at McCarthy Road near Chitina AK Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point into the challenging Kuskulana River gorge, featuring a complex boulder garden with multiple tight channels and potential undercuts. Paddlers should carefully scout the entrance, as the initial drop sets the tone for the downstream technical navigation, with precise boat positioning critical to avoiding potential pin or entrapment hazards.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
19.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Nugget Creek to McCarthy Road
Kuskulana
IV+ 19.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater