New York whitewater - Black River, Oneida / Lewis County
Oneida / Lewis
county,
Hawkinsville to Port Leyden section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV+ 2.7 miles
The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The wonderful New York scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Hawkinsville to Port Leyden section of Black River in Oneida / Lewis County is 2.7 miles long
and it is classified as a class III-IV+ section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Plattsburgh it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There aren’t any
hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are no other sections to paddle along Black River than the Hawkinsville to Port Leyden section.
Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Black River; during November this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February. All through the months of summer at Black River highs are mostly in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's; overnight lows in the 0's for Black River.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
III-IV+
Length:
2.7
miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
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