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Put-in AK

Put In

Lakina - 2. McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River (AK)

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Gauge Conditions
Gilahina River at McCarthy Road near Chitina AK Downstream 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 is the initial entry point for the Lakina River's whitewater section, marking the start of a challenging descent from the McCarthy Road Bridge. The rapid's characteristics and specific hazards are not well-documented, suggesting paddlers should approach with caution and thoroughly scout the entry point before launching. Limited information about this section indicates the need for careful route-finding and potential scout-and-run tactics.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
11.3 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. McCarthy Road Bridge to Chitina River
Lakina
III+ 11.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater