Tonsina - 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake


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1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake

Usual Difficulty V+ (may vary with level)
Length 41 Miles
Avg. Gradient 57 fpm
Max Gradient 150 fpm


River Description

Data provided by Jack Hession and Andy Embick, local experts; 4500 Riverton, Anchorage, AK 99516

Gradient (listed gradient is for the 19-mile stretch from the glacier to the lake; you still have 25 miles to the Tonsina Lodge takeout, 61.6630°N, 145.1789°W) from Embick, who says "for expert kayakers only."
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2004-06-24 02:42:14