Tonsina - 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake


Tonsina, Alaska, US

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1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake

Usual Difficulty V+ (for normal flows)
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

Dan at Kibler above Baketball Falls

Detail Trip Report  Dan at Kibler above Baketball Falls  @Tonsina 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake, VA(354.08KB .jpeg)

Dan at Kibler Baketball Falls

Detail Trip Report  Dan at Kibler Baketball Falls  @Tonsina 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake, VA(297.63KB .jpeg)

Dan at Kibler Boof above Baketball Falls

Detail Trip Report  Dan at Kibler Boof above Baketball Falls  @Tonsina 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake, VA(330.23KB .jpeg)

Dan at Kibler Rapid above 1st bridge

Detail Trip Report  Dan at Kibler Rapid above 1st bridge  @Tonsina 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake, VA(228.24KB .jpeg)

Dan at Kibler Rapid above 1st bridge

Detail Trip Report  Dan at Kibler Rapid above 1st bridge  @Tonsina 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake, VA(387.41KB .jpeg)

Dan at Kibler Put-in

Detail Trip Report  Dan at Kibler Put-in  @Tonsina 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake, VA(298.25KB .jpeg)


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 1. Tonsina Glacier to Tonsina Lake, Tonsina Alaska, US (mobile)