Enjoy a 20-mile canyon float through Upper Kenai and Kenai Canyon, followed by a two mile hike at Hidden Creek Trail!

Rates

• People: $250 per person.
• Private Raft (Up to 10 People): $1,350

About

The 20-Mile Canyon float is an amazing Alaskan experience. Your friendly, skilled guide will row you down the Upper Kenai, allowing you to take in all it has to offer, from serene, scenic stretches of water, expansive river and mountain landscapes, to plunging canyon walls and churning wave trains. This mostly flat but stunning stretch of the river allows for plenty of pictures and relaxing time with your companions, with a few exciting splashes through Class I – Class II rapids. You will also see the immense Skilak Lake and take a memorable hike through diverse and remote landscapes All the while, your guide will point out wildlife and unique area features. Remember to ask questions too! This trip is a full-day adventure you don’t want to miss.

You will begin on the first 12 miles of the Kenai River, with your guide navigating through two Class 1 rapids (for details, see the 7 and 12-Mile floats). Then, you will descend into the Kenai Canyon. The Canyon offers the most exciting whitewater on the Upper Kenai, with two more rapids that can reach up to Class II or III, depending on water levels. There is a lot less boat traffic through the Canyon, so you will likely have the rushing water and vaulting cliff walls to yourself. Below the Canyon, the river slows before emptying into the enormous, glacier fed Skilak Lake. A short row away is a beach, where you will leave the raft behind and begin the hike back to the road and shuttle vehicle.

Hidden Creek Trail is two miles long with some gradual elevation gain. It’s a unique trail, where you see many distinct Alaskan biomes. You’ll traverse through a swampy section bordering Hidden Creek – keep an eye out for moose! Next you continue through a section of forest that was impacted by a fire in 1984, which still has charred remains of trees. Finally, the trail rises through a section of old growth forest before reaching Skilak Lake Road.

More Info

• Must call to book for children under 5.
• Please meet at Drifters Lodge 10-15 minutes before your scheduled trip time.
• RV parking is not available at Drifters Lodge. If you have an RV, you may park just up the street at the boat launch on King Salmon Drive for a $5 fee and call us for pickup. Please notify us prior to the day of the trip
• Physical Requirements: The trip involves climbing stairs to get to the river and sitting on the edge of an inflatable raft with no back rest. With advanced notice, we can make accommodations to start at the boat ramp ¼ mile up the road to avoid stairs, and we can arrange for up to 2 seats with a backrest on the raft. For the hiking portion, you must be able to hike two miles on a gentle incline.
• Our scenic floats are a shared experience with up to 8 people on a raft. Any age can float. Private rafts are an option if you prefer.
• At the trip time, your guide will meet you and outfit everyone in Rain Jacket, Rain Pants, Rubber Boots and Life Jackets. You may bring your own if you want.
• Please wear very warm layers.
• Fishing from rafts is not allowed
• Guide gratuities aren’t included in the price
• We float rain or shine!