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Hope Six Mile Creek 2-Canyon Whitewater Rafting 3 hr

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 38% in Anchorage

10 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Anchorage
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Paddle Class IV rapids through two Chugach National Forest canyons on a thrilling three-hour whitewater adventure near Hope.

About this tour

Take on a thrilling stretch of Alaska whitewater on a Hope Six Mile Creek 2-Canyon Whitewater Rafting trip. This three-hour adventure follows pool-drop Class IV rapids through two canyons in the lush Chugach National Forest, with green gorge walls framing the ride.

After meeting at the public rest area near the Seward Highway and Hope Road junction, board the shuttle and gear up with a PFD, water shoes, helmet, and dry suit. Bring warm layers for underneath, since the dry suit is a waterproof shell without insulation. Before launching, take part in the required in-river swim test and practice self-rescue techniques with your guide.

Then paddle through narrow passages, steep drops, crashing waves, and deep blue pools. NOVA has guided Six Mile Creek for more than 40 years, bringing experience to this demanding half-day run. Participants should be fit enough for periods of high exertion, comfortable swimming, and prepared for self-rescue. Hope Six Mile Creek 2-Canyon Whitewater Rafting delivers a vivid taste of Alaska’s wild river country. Get ready to meet the rapids.

Highlights

  • Navigate Class IV rapids through two dramatic canyons
  • Ride narrow passages, steep drops, crashing waves, and deep pools
  • Raft through the lush landscapes of Chugach National Forest
  • Join a guiding company with over 40 years of Six Mile Creek experience
  • Take on a challenging half-day adventure near Hope

What's included

Included

  • Guided Six Mile Creek 2-Canyon raft trip
  • Instructor
  • National Forest fee and 3% Kenai Borough tax
  • Shuttle transportation
  • Standard river gear: PFD, water shoes, river helmet, and dry suit

Not included

  • Transportation to and from Anchorage
  • Food and drinks
  • Guide gratuity
  • Warm layers to wear under the dry suit

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Important information

  • Participants need moderate fitness, must be able to handle periods of high exertion, and should be decent swimmers comfortable with self-rescue
  • An in-river swim test is required before launch
  • Not suitable for children under 12
  • Not suitable for people with heart problems or underlying heart or respiratory issues
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  • Not suitable for people over 65
  • Not suitable for people under 99 lb (45 kg) or over 250 lb (113 kg)
  • Meet at the public rest area parking lot at 35200 Hope Hwy, about 100 yards down Hope Road from the Seward Highway junction; do not drive to the tour office in Hope
  • Bring warm, comfortable layers to wear under the dry suit; the suit is a waterproof shell without insulation

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Rafting trip?

The trip lasts about 3 hours.

What rapids and scenery can I expect?

The route runs through two canyons with Class IV rapids, narrow passages, steep drops, waves, and deep pools in Chugach National Forest.

Is a swim test required?

Yes. Participants complete an in-river swim test before launching and practice self-rescue techniques.

What gear is provided?

Standard river gear includes a PFD, water shoes, a river helmet, and a dry suit. Bring warm layers to wear underneath.

Where do I meet the group?

Check in at the public rest area parking lot at 35200 Hope Hwy, about 100 yards down Hope Road from the Seward Highway junction. Do not drive to the tour office in Hope.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.88 from 10 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 38% in Anchorage means it ranks in the top 38% of tours in Anchorage by this score.

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