New York whitewater - Black River - South Branch, Adirondack Mountains, Herkimer County Herkimer county, South Lake to Black River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     8 miles   The nature scenery of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section of Black River - South Branch in New York is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The starting     location is a reasonable drive from Utica-Rome, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the South Lake to Black River section is just one of many. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The wild scenery of the Adirondack Mountains is great. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Black River - South Branch a   relatively wet spot; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer at Black River - South Branch arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Black River - South Branch are in the 0's. Going for a hike along the Twin Lakes Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Black River - South Branch, South Lake to Black River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.5078 Longitude: -74.8772 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.5 Longitude: -74.9619 Paddler input for Black River - South Branch, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Black River - South Branch, Adirondack Mountains, New York Local climate location: STILLWATER RESERVOIR 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Knights Inn Little Falls, Little Falls 23 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.... Americas Best Inns-Herkimer, Herkimer 24 miles away Hotel Is Conveniently Located On The Nys Throughway Near Numerous Upstate New York Cities And Major Attractions.... Budget Inn Motel, Herkimer 25 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 ...   Adirondack Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Adirondack Mountains. Adirondack Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Adirondack Mountains. All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Black River - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Black River - South Branch: Black River, Herkimer/ Oneida County , 4 miles away, Class I-IV - 6 miles long (North Lake to Farr Road) West Canada Creek, Herkimer County , 6 miles away, Class III - 1.5 miles long (Ohio Gorge) West Canada Creek, Oneida/ Herkimer County , 7 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Big Brook to Route 8) Moose River - South Branch, Hamilton/Herkimer County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 20 miles long (Rock Dam to McKeever) West Canada Creek - South Branch, Hamilton County , 9 miles away, Class II(IV) - 5 miles long (Fayle Road to Nobleboro) Black River, Herkimer County , 11 miles away, Class I-V - 8 miles long (Farr Road to Enos) Little Black Creek, Herkimer/ Oneida County , 14 miles away, Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Hughes Road to Black River) Moose River - Middle Branch, Herkimer County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Singing Waters Campground to McKeever) Woodhull Creek, Herkimer/ Oneida County , 14 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (Chub Pond to Horton Road) Little Woodhull Creek, Herkimer/ Oneida County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Stone Dam Trail to Kincaid Road)   Ski Areas Near Black River - South Branch: McCauley Mountain, New York , 10 miles away, 633 vertical feet Woods Valley, New York , 34 miles away, 500 vertical feet Snow Ridge, New York , 35 miles away, 500 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Ski Plattekill, New York , 64 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 69 miles away, 300 vertical feet Dry Hill, New York , 72 miles away, 300 vertical feet Belleayre, New York , 74 miles away, 1404 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 76 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 76 miles away, 1280 vertical feet   Hotels Near Black River - South Branch: Knights Inn Little Falls, Little Falls , 23 miles away Americas Best Inns-Herkimer, Herkimer , 24 miles away Budget Inn Motel, Herkimer , 25 miles away Red Carpet Inn Ilion, Ilion , 26 miles away Super 8 Motel - Utica, Utica , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Black River - South Branch: Nicks Lake Campgrounds, Old Forge, 10 miles away OLD Forge Camping Resort, Old Forge, 11 miles away Singing waters Campground, Old Forge, 11 miles away   Trails Near Black River - South Branch: Twin Lakes Trail, Herkimer County , 4 miles away Party Trail, Herkimer County , 8 miles away Forty Mountain Trail, Herkimer County , 9 miles away Stone Dam Trail, Herkimer County , 10 miles away California Trail, Herkimer County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Black River - South Branch: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 40 miles away   Lakes Near Black River - South Branch