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RiverBrain

Alaska – US

Class
III to IV
Length
54 Mile(s)
Gradient
21 FPM
Typical season
May to September

Current Flow

10,400 CFS

Gauge height: 6.75 FT

Reading from Jul 30, 2026 5:45 PM AKDT

-58.33/hr (12h) -29.17/hr (24h)

Running

Hit some laps

Primary gauge
TALKEETNA R NR TALKEETNA AK Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Weather · Chase, AK Thu, Jul 30 69° / 48°F Partly Sunny

Recommended levels

Minimum5,000
Average12,000
Maximum20,000

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Rapids

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Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In Stephen Lake No No No All Vehicles

There are no roads into Stephen Lake.  As with most of Alaska you will need to take a plane in to drop gear and people.

Take-Out Susitna River No No No All Vehicles

Camps

No river camps added yet.

Permit

No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.

Fishing

No fish species have been associated with this run yet.

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