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Put-in AK

Put In

Carlson Creek - Lower Canyon to Tidewater (AK)

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Gauge Conditions
LEMON Creek Near JUNEAU 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 on Carlson Creek's lower canyon section presents a complex entry point with multiple braided channels and submerged boulder gardens that demand precise navigation. Paddlers must carefully scout and select their line, watching for undercut rocks and potential pinning hazards, with the primary challenge being maintaining boat control through a series of tight, technical maneuvers in a potentially high-gradient section.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
2.8 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Lower Canyon to Tidewater
Carlson Creek
II-III(IV) 2.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater