Whitewater Rafting - Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Copper & Kennicott Rivers
Another popular rafting destination is on the Copper River in Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Here you can experience hanging riverside glaciers, with outstanding views of snow capped mountains and a wide variety of wildlife. As well, there are large sections of river, between the Gulkana River to the Chitina River, where it's not too hard to paddle. At 77 miles long, it's a recommended section good for beginners, with easy class II rapids.
The Tana River really packs a punch with raging Class IV rapids and is located in the heart of Wrangell St. Elias National Park. The trip begins just downstream from the Tana Glacier.
The Kennicott River also offers Classs III and IV water, as it spills into the Nizina River. Much of the rafting around here is only for those who are experienced, and is not suitable for beginners or younger children. It's always good to check with the tour operators in every area for suggestions on selecting whitewater rapid runs.
Single-day and multi-day rafting trips are available from a number of different companies and outfitters. Some offer a combination of rafting and flightseeing tours, allowing you to see-it-all and do-it-all in a relatively short amount of time.