New York whitewater - Black River, Adirondack Mountains, Herkimer/ Oneida County
Herkimer/ Oneida
county,
North Lake to Farr Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-IV 6 miles
The natural beauty of Herkimer/ Oneida County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The North Lake to Farr Road stretch of Black River in New York is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class I-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Whitewater paddling here in the Adirondack Mountains is a great experience. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve
in advance because these hotels fill up quick. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The North Lake to Farr Road section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area
with plenty of rivers for that. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a short drive from Utica-Rome, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.
Briefly about the general area: Black River usually gets a great deal of rainfall; August is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Summer at Black River arrives with high temperatures
in the 70's while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are regularly in the 20's with temperatures at Black River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. Having a good time in the Adirondack Mountains is easy. There's tremendous hiking along the Twin Lakes Trail, and the Forty Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best.
24 miles away
Budget Inn Motel is open 24 hours a day. Lots of attraction nearby. Cooperstown Hall of Fame half hour drive, Herkimer Diamond Mine 8 miles, 50 feet from New York State Thruway toll booth, Erie Canal ...
24 miles away
Full Service Restaurant and Lounge Banquet. Meeting Facility. Twin Movie Theater. Rooms all have Hair dryers-Coffee makers-Irons with Boards-HSIA. Walking Distance to Arts and Antiques....
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