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Put-in AK

Put In

Gilahina - McCarthy Road (mi. 28) to Chitina River (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 for this remote Alaskan river section, featuring a broad, braided entry with scattered boulder gardens that demand precise navigation. While not technically graded, the rapid requires careful route selection to avoid submerged rocks and potential channel shifts, especially during variable glacial runoff conditions.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
7.5 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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McCarthy Road (mi. 28) to Chitina River
Gilahina
III 7.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater