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Other Whitewater Trips on the Tsaina River
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:: Lower Tsaina Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Lower Tsaina Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Tsaina River |
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Related River Guidebooks on AllAboutRivers |
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Lower Tsaina Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
At mile 44 where the Richardson Hwy borders the ri |
| Take Out: |
Just below Stuart Creek confluence |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
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| Gradient: |
50ft/mile (continuous) |
| Run Length: |
1.5 miles |
| Good Level: |
Best play at high water |
| Streamflow Comments: |
500-15000cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August, September
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| Primary Season: |
Any summertime flows |
| Permit: |
None required at this time |
| Character/Similar To: |
Nenana Canyon but more constricted |
| Hazards: |
Missing the take-out and running the Killer Death Fang Falls section of the Tiekel |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (AK), 44 miles North of Valdez |
| Area Name: |
Thompson Pass |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
The Lower Canyon section of the Tsaina is a roadside run with a put-in at mile 44 of the Richardson Hwy north of Valdez. The take-out is on river left after Stuart Creek enters where a dirt road leads down to the river. Take care not to miss the take-out and continue into the Killer Death Fang Falls Class VI section after the confluence with the Tiekel River. |
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| Lower Tsaina on the Tsaina River |
The Lower Canyon of the Tsaina River is a smaller, less intimidating section of whitewater than its big brother 3 miles upstream. Like the Upper Canyon, the Lower can be scouted in its entirety from the canyon rim right off the road but is deep enough for the road to be completely out of sight and hearing. This run can be used as either a warm-up for Jacobs Ladder, a pretty awesome play run with some excellent eddy service waves, or just as a training ground for intermediate boaters getting their first taste of big pushy water. Wave trains and scattered holes offset powerfulboily eddy lines in a deep vertical rock walled canyon. The scenery is spectacular, with snow-capped rugged peaks and lush green mountain sides contrasting with deep grey rock walls and water. This run is short enough to run laps on, but has enough features to play with that a paddler could ware herself out in one round. For more information or paddling partners stop and see Ryan and Joel, the owners of Tiekel River Lodge, (907) 822-3259 www.tiekelriverlodge.com.
For a raft assisted kayak expedition trip or kayak lessons visit Kayak Alaska. |
Last Edited by allanwarren on 10/1/2007
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