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Nenana River - Grassy Knoll Section Whitewater River e-Guidebook |
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Grassy Knoll Section Info
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| Put In: |
Grassy Knoll |
| Take Out: |
McKinley Village |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
Hollywood Hills Rapid
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| Gradient: |
20ft/mile (pool drop) |
| Run Length: |
11 Miles |
| Good Level: |
Best play at high water |
| Streamflow Comments: |
Good all summer |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August, September
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| Primary Season: |
May-September |
| Permit: |
None required at this time |
| Hazards: |
Sweepers and cold water |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Park Land |
| Wilderness: |
Yes, but road still nearby |
| Camping on River: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Pacific Region (AK), 222 miles South of Fairbanks |
| Area Name: |
Denali National Park |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Driving South along the Parks Hwy. the take-out at McKinley Village Resort is on the left after you cross the Nenana bridge at mile 231. Continuing south, look for a grassy patch, not a knoll, on the right at the river's edge around mile 223. |
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Paddling Schools near Grassy Knoll Section
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| Grassy Knoll Section on the Nenana River |
| The most scenic run of the road access Nenana river sections. The put in is in the shadow of snow speckled Mt. Cleft, at 5924 feet the tallest peak in the immediate area. For most of the way the view back upstream is the wide, opaque Nenana framed by the craggy Panorama Peak on the left with Cleft and Nation Peak looming on the right. Look for the waterfall pouring out from Cleft after rain or during the snowmelt peak and wildlife along the banks of the river. A great section to learn on with swift current, lots of eddy lines and one smaller Class III rapid, Hollywood Hills. At higher water this section also offers up some of the best play on the river. A great run no matter what your skill level with a more laid back aura than the canyon and less flatwater than the Mac Village stretch. If you want a guided inflatable kayak trip, 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 9/29/2007
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