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Nenana River - Float Whitewater River e-Guidebook |
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Float Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
McKinley Village Resort |
| Take Out: |
Kingfisher Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Run Length: |
11 Miles |
| Good Level: |
Good at any level |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August, September
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| Primary Season: |
All summer |
| Permit: |
None required at this time |
| Hazards: |
There is one sleeper hole about halfway down that will recirculate for quite some time, and running the left side of Yanert Falls will ruin your day. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (AK), 230 Miles North of Anchorage |
| Area Name: |
Denali National Park |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put in is at Mile 231 of the Parks Hwy just south of the Nenana bridge at McKinley Village Resort on the left. Take-out is just after the next bridge on the way north at Kingfisher Creek. |
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Paddling Schools near Float
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| Float on the Nenana River |
| This is the scenic float for the local raft companies, a mostly flat stretch with a few class two rapids and Terror Corner, a class III rapid with a snake turn to the left and some big holes in it. A beautiful section of river that winds below Mt. Fellows, distinguishable for its chimney rock formation at the top which has the look of a dog musher and team. Look for a river right campsite at the base of Mt. Fellows and if you brought a tarp enjoy the sauna. The purely glacial and even colder Yanert river comes in about halfway down the run, preceded by Yanert Falls, a violent set of holes and rocks easily avoided by staying right. The Yanert doubles the volume, increasing the speed and pushyness of the water. Montana Creek comes in on the right followed by Riley Creek on the left to signal the start of Terror Corner. Stay right to avoid the holes, but don't stray too far right or you risk hitting the wall as the river veers 90 degrees to the left and finishes with Ocean Blvd. a nice long wave train down past the bridge and to the take out on river right. If you want to raft the rapids, need some beta or are looking for people to paddle with, drop in to Denali Outdoor Center (907) 683-1925, or visit Kayak Alaska great people and the most experienced guides on the river. |
Last Edited by allanwarren on 10/1/2007
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