Sixmile Creek, located near the small village of Hope on the northern Kenai Peninsula, is Alaska’s most frequently-run Class V guided whitewater trip. Situated in steep Chugach National Forest canyons rising over 500 feet above the river, its rain forest canopy is nourished by cascading waterfalls and springs.
     Sixmile Creek is unquestionably a rafting trip for physically fit river adventurers desiring the highest level of whitewater challenge. Dropping at rates of over 50 feet per mile, Sixmile Creek roars through three separate Chugach canyons, each increasing in difficulty. Demanding Class IV and Class V whitewaters featuring continuous steep drops, large hydraulics and powerful waves require the coordinated efforts of physically fit paddlers. Numerous Class IV-V rapids, including Staircase, Suckhole, Merry-Go-Round, and Jaws, require close coordination and precise maneuvering of each raft.
      Anyone considering rafting Sixmile Creek should talk first with the outfitters. One can expect to be questioned about their previous rafting experience and their physical condition.