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New York whitewater, Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch
Cattaragus
county,
Otto to main branch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 5 miles
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The starting point is not too far from Olean. This stretch of Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch in Cattaragus County is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother |
nature will make you glad you came. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. The wonderful New York scenery and the sparkling
| of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: This is a popular place for people from Cattaraugus; there's no such thing | |
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as a bad day of skiing at nearby Holimont. A good place in the neighborhood of Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch is Skinner Hollow, and you unquestionably must pop by Allegany State Park while you're here. At this river you
will never have a bad time. All through the warm days of summer at Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch highs are usually in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The wintertime brings
highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch. The annual precipitation here at Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch is about average.
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These outdoors activities are available near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch. |
| Ski Areas Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch:
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Holimont, New York
, 14 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 50 runs |
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Holiday Valley, New York
, 15 miles away, 750 foot drop, 12 lifts, 52 runs |
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Kissing Bridge, New York
, 18 miles away, 600 foot drop, 9 lifts, 37 runs |
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Cockaigne, New York
, 22 miles away, 430 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
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Peek N Peak, New York
, 63 miles away, 400 foot drop, 10 lifts, 27 runs |
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Swain, New York
, 70 miles away, 650 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs |
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Ski Denton, Pennsylvania
, 78 miles away, 650 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs |
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| Hotels Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch:
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Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Springville, Springville
, 13 miles away |
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The Inn At Holiday Valley, Ellicottville
, 14 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites SALAMANCA, Salamanca
, 15 miles away |
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Wingate By Wyndham Ellicottville, Ellicottville
, 15 miles away |
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Seneca Allegany Resort And Casino, Salamanca
, 15 miles away |
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| Trails Near Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch:
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Trail Number 4, Cattaraugus
, 19 miles away |
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Trail Number 5, Cattaraugus
, 19 miles away |
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Trail Number 4 A, Cattaraugus
, 20 miles away |
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Trail Number 10, Cattaraugus
, 20 miles away |
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Trail Number 9, Cattaraugus
, 20 miles away |
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