New York whitewater - Caroga Creek, Fulton/ Montgomery County
Fulton/ Montgomery
county,
Ephratah to Route 5 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 9.5 miles
The Ephratah to Route 5 stretch of Caroga Creek in New York is 9.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The starting location is a short drive from Amsterdam, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular
destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The beautiful scenery of Fulton/ Montgomery County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. On this section you do get
some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Ephratah to Route 5 section is the only paddling section along Caroga Creek. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.
Briefly about the general area: Caroga Creek gets a common amount of rain; June is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. For the duration of the summer months at Caroga Creek temperatures are typically in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. High temperatures through the winter
are normally in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Caroga Creek. If you're stopping by Caroga Creek from Amsterdam, you won't be the only one.
5 miles away
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