Six Mile Creek White‑Water Float – Hope, Alaska

Why Go: This trip blends adrenaline and Alaska’s raw wilderness into one of the most memorable river runs on the Kenai Peninsula. What to Expect: Just a two‑hour drive south of Broke‑Ass Mountain, Six Mile Creek carves through steep canyon walls and glacier‑fed rapids. Local guides provide gear and safety instruction before launching you into Class III–IV white water that will leave you both soaked and grinning. After the float, reward yourself with a burger and a cold pint at Seaview Café & Bar in Hope — a town that still feels like the 1800s never quite ended.Recommended Guides: Chugach Outdoor Center — Full‑service rafting and kayaking trips; gear, shuttles, and certified guides included. Example-trip. Flow AK — Local Hope‑based outfitter specializing in small‑group canyon runs (Class III–V). NOVA Alaska Guides — One of Alaska’s oldest outfitters; offers 2‑ and 3‑canyon packages for every skill level. Local Tip: The morning runs tend to have fewer crowds and calmer winds.Pro Tip: Bring a change of clothes and shoes you don’t mind sacrificing to the river gods.

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