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New York whitewater, Boreas River
Essex / Warren
county,
Route 28N to Hudson River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-V 8 miles
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This stretch of Boreas River is 8 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Essex/Warren County and the water flowing gracefully down Boreas River attract people from near and far. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Whether you're |
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whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions
| | for lots of people. The Route 28N to Hudson River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Glens Falls, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There's camping available near Boreas River. On this section you do get some distance, | |
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suitable for an afternoon trip.
Briefly about the general area: Gore Mountain is a good local ski area, and you can go for a hike on the Panther Peak-Upper Works Road / Sanford Lake. You'll truly wish for more
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hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Adirondack Mountains. Lots of people from Olmstedville come to Boreas River. Going for a hike on the Santanoni Peak-Upper Works Road / Sanford Lake is always a glorious adventure. The amount of rain that falls at Boreas River is close to the national average. The wettest month of the year is frequently August, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest.
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Boreas River, Route 28N to Hudson River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

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| These outdoors activities are available near Boreas River. |
| | Whitewater Near Boreas River:
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Boreas River, Essex/WarrenCounty, 4 miles away Class III-V - 8 miles long (Route 28N to Hudson River) |
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Hudson River, Essex/ Hamilton/ WarrenCounty, 4 miles away Class II-III - 13 miles long (North River to Riparius) |
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Deer River, Essex / WarrenCounty, 4 miles away Class III-V - 2 miles long (Fourteenth Road to North River) |
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Balm of Gilead Brook, WarrenCounty, 5 miles away Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Barton Mines Road to Hudson River) |
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Thirteenth Brook, WarrenCounty, 7 miles away Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (to Hudson River at North River) |
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Boreas River - Upper, EssexCounty, 9 miles away Class II-V - 6.5 miles long (Boreas Road to Route 28N) |
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North Creek, WarrenCounty, 10 miles away Class III-V - 1 miles long (Back to Sodom Road) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Boreas River:
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Gore Mountain, New York
, 7 miles away, 2300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 88 runs |
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Hickory Ski Center, New York
, 23 miles away, 1280 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs |
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Mount Pisgah, New York
, 27 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs |
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Whiteface Mountain, New York
, 29 miles away, 3166 foot drop, 10 lifts, 80 runs |
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West Mountain, New York
, 34 miles away, 1010 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs |
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Titus Mountain, New York
, 49 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 25 runs |
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Willard Mountain, New York
, 54 miles away, 505 foot drop, 10 lifts, 14 runs |
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McCauley Mountain, New York
, 64 miles away, 633 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs |
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Windham Mountain, New York
, 77 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 46 runs |
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Cochran Ski Center, Vermont
, 78 miles away, 350 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs |
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| | Hotels Near Boreas River:
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Courtyard Lake Placid, Lake Placid
, 23 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid
, 23 miles away |
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High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid
, 23 miles away |
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Prague Inn Stes and Cottages, Lake Placid
, 23 miles away |
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Budget Inn Warrensburg, Warrensburg
, 23 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Boreas River:
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Santanoni Peak-Upper Works Road / Sanford Lake, Essex
, 13 miles away |
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Panther Peak-Upper Works Road / Sanford Lake, Essex
, 13 miles away |
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Couchsachraga Peak-Upper Works Road / Sanford Lake, Essex
, 13 miles away |
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Allen Mountain-Upper Works Rd. - Hanging Spears Fls., Essex
, 13 miles away |
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Mt. Marshall-Upper Works Parking Lot - Calamity Br., Essex
, 14 miles away |
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