Lake Creek Float Trips

Drop Point:  Chelatna Lake

N 62^o 25.79’   W 151^o 23.86’

Pick Up Point:  Yentna River

N 61^o 54.35’   W 150^o 55.03’

River Length: 54 miles

Class of Rapids:  I-IV

Average Float Time:  4 – 7 days

Round Trip Cost:

DeHavilland Beaver - $1810.00

Cessna 206 - $1240.00

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Lake Creek Float Trips are the ultimate adventure.  This river is a favorite among river rafters and novices alike.  Lake Creek has it all: from fantastic salmon and trout fishing, to a wild ride on class III – IV rapids.  The headwater to the float is the spectacular Chelatna Lake tucked into the foothills of Mt. McKinley, and the views of the mountain along the float are almost as spectacular as the fishing.

Starting from Chelatna Lake the Lake Creek River is quite mild but soon becomes swift, rocky, and wild.  You will encounter rocks and whitewater on the first stretch, which runs 36 miles and has Class I – III.  In the midsection you will hit the rock garden and some very exciting rapids up to Class IV.

Short Float Option: The Lake Creek Float can be shortened by pulling out early at Quiet Lake, or starting from Quiet Lake and floating to the normal PU location.

Midpoint Option: Quiet Lake

N 62^o 06.81’

W 150^o 55.44'

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Maps: USGS Quads - Talkeetna A-2, A-3, B-3  and Tyonek D-3

Lake Creek Facts:

·         Gold prospectors originally came to the Lake Creek area in the early 1900s

·         It has and average gradient of 23 fpm

Please Contact Us today to book your Lake Creek Float Trip.

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