Gulkana Rafting Overview
Gaining wild and scenic river status in 1980. Free flowing from Paxson Lake into the Copper River all the way to the Gulf of Alaska.
Canyon Lake trail is 1 mile to the lake. In that area is also the portage trail and the Haggard Creek Trail.
Upstream if the Middle Fork Trail, Twelve Mile Creek Trail and
Paxson Lake to Sourdough
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Length: 47 miles (+ 4 to 7 mi. of lake depending upon where you read) 4 to 6 days. Optional 30 additional miles of river
Class: II-III (1+ portagable III-IV rapid)
Gradient: 15 ft/mile
Season: Early June to Mid-September
Summer Temps: 35 to 80 F
Recommended Flows: 700 to 2000 cfs at Sourdough
Shuttle: 1 hour/ 29 miles
Permits: Self-registration at put-in
