New York whitewater - Cattaraugus Creek, Erie/Cattaraugus County
Erie/Cattaraugus
county,
Zoar Bridge to Gowanda section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 10 miles
We just paddled cattaragus apr-2nd, water was great. We parked at zoar valley bridge and took out at gowanda main bridge. Is there a way to put in any closer than zoar valley bridge? Says Clcardon
The put-in is not too far from Olean. The nature scenery of New York and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Zoar Bridge to Gowanda stretch of Cattaraugus Creek in Erie/Cattaraugus County is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this
river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you
make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area: Cattaraugus Creek gets a common amount of precipitation; September is when you get the most rain
here, and the driest month is February. All through the months of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Cattaraugus Creek. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are regularly in the 30's, and overnight lows at Cattaraugus Creek through the winter ordinarily sink into the 10's.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
II-III
Length:
10
miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
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