Gulkana
1. Summit Lake to Paxson Lake
| Difficulty | III |
| Length | 5.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Gulkana R at Sourdough Ak |
| Flow Rate as of 57 minutes | 6000 cfsrunnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | September 24, 2022 |
River Description
Data provided by Jack Hession and Andy Embick, local experts; 4500 Riverton, Anchorage, AK 99516
Embick reports that the first descent was on July 3, 1992, by Rich Roehner and Greg Kinney (in kayaks) and Randy Kinney (in an OC-1).
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
A large parking area off of Highway 4 is next to the river below the lake.
Take Out
Distance: 12 mi
Take Out
The take out shown here is the last place accessible from the highway before the river turns into meandering, braided flat water. One can easily continue on down through the meanders to the lake to enjoy a longer run and different scenery.
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