New York whitewater - Boreas River, Adirondack Mountains, Essex/Warren County

Essex/Warren county, Route 28N to Hudson River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     8 miles
  This section of Boreas River in New York is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you're a camper you
    can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the Adirondack Mountains is a great experience. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Route 28N to Hudson River section is one of them. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away
from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The nature scenery of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Boreas River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime
 
are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Boreas River are in the 0's. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Boreas River; through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February.

Boreas River, Route 28N to Hudson River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.88583
Longitude: -74.01584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.74861
Longitude: -74.05945

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Current weather conditions at Boreas River, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: RAY BROOK 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Glens Falls, New York, the metro area neareast to Boreas River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boreas River.
 Whitewater Near Boreas River:
Balm of Gilead Brook, Warren County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Barton Mines Road to Hudson River)
Thirteenth Brook, Warren County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (to Hudson River at North River)
Boreas River - Upper, Essex County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 6.5 miles long (Boreas Road to Route 28N)
Hudson River, Essex/ Hamilton/ Warren County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (North River to Riparius)
Hudson River, Essex/ Hamilton/ Warren County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Indian River to North River)
Cedar River, Hamilton/Essex County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 18 miles long (Sprague Brook to Hudson River)
Indian River, Hamilton County , 12 miles away, Class II-V - 2.5 miles long (Abanakee Dam to Hudson River)
Mill Creek, Warren County , 13 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Johnsburg above Wevertown to Hudson River)
Trout Brook River, Warren County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 4 miles long (Alder Brook Road to Pottersville)
Hudson River, Essex/ Hamilton/ Warren County , 15 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Riparius to Glen)
 Ski Areas Near Boreas River:
Gore Mountain, New York , 7 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 23 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 27 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 29 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 35 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 49 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Willard Mountain, New York , 54 miles away, 505 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 77 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 78 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boreas River:
Prague Inn Stes and Cottages, Lake Placid , 23 miles away
Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 23 miles away
Lake Placid Summit Hotel, Lake Placid , 23 miles away
Crowne Plaza Resort LAKE PLACID-RESORT, Lake Placid , 24 miles away
Northwoods Inn of Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boreas River:
Smoke Rise Campsites, Chestertown, 14 miles away
Ideal Campsites, Pottersville, 16 miles away
Blue Ridge Falls Campsite, Schroon Lake, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Boreas River:
Elk Lake Marcy Trail, Essex County , 16 miles away
Dividing Ridge Trail, Essex County , 16 miles away
Indian Pass Trail, Essex County , 16 miles away
Oregon Trail, Warren County , 16 miles away
Van Hoevenberg Trail, Essex County , 17 miles away
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