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Rapid AK Class II

Chitina Confluence

Tana - Gravel Bar to Chitina River to Copper River (AK)

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Gauge Conditions
WF Kennicott River at McCarthy AK Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Chitina Confluence
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Chitina Confluence is a Class II rapid where the Tana River meets the Chitina and Copper Rivers, characterized by braided gravel bars and potential shifting channels. Paddlers should be prepared for changing water conditions, potential submerged obstacles, and the need for precise route-finding through the intersecting currents. Navigation requires careful reading of water flow and awareness of potential channel variations, particularly during spring runoff or after significant glacial melt.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
29.5 mi
Directions
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Gravel Bar to Chitina River to Copper River
Tana
IV 99.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater