Chitina River

The upper section of the river is fast, with numerous rapids in the Class II range. Then the river becomes braided, and the volume increases as a multitude of tributary streams and rivers merge their flow. Navigating the deeper main channels becomes necessary to keep from beaching on gravel bars.

Near the confluence with the Tana River, the river snakes through a series of bends in a singular channel, and another series of rapids is encountered. At the confluence with the Nizina River, the river again becomes braided for the final 50 miles. Numerous camp spots can be found along the Chitina River, especially where tributary streams have formed small gravel deltas.

Take a whitewater rafting trip with an America Outdoors outfitter on the Chitinia River for the ultimate Alaskan adventure!