New York whitewater - Cayuta Creek, Schuyler County

Schuyler county, Main section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The starting point is not too far from Elmira. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The wonderful Schuyler County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Cayuta Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Main section is the only one. The
    rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Cayuta Creek gets a normal amount of yearly precipitation; the month with most of the rain is June while January is usually the driest month. Through the warm months at Cayuta Creek temperatures are frequently in the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Cayuta Creek dip into the 10's.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 40 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.34999
Longitude: -76.73301

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.983
Longitude: -76.49701

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Current weather conditions at Cayuta Creek, New York
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Local climate location: ELMIRA 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Grand Victorian Inn, Sayre
11 miles away
This Sayre, Pennsylvania hotel offers spacious rooms on the northern slope of the Endless Mountains along the Pennsylvania/New York border. Ideally located along the Pennsylvania/New York border, the...

Holiday Inn Elmira-Riverview, Ny, Elmira
13 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Elmira-Riverview Nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, you'll find this friendly, full-service hotel a convenient location that will make the most of your valuabl...

Rodeway Inn & Suites, Ithaca
14 miles away
Enjoy a very comfortable and tastefully decorated hotel while you visit this historic town. Our hotel is conveniently located on Route 13 near Routes 96 and 79. We are minutes from the downtown Ithaca...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cayuta Creek.
 Whitewater Near Cayuta Creek:
Cascadilla Creek, Tompkins County , 17 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Collegetown to Ithaca)
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Cornell Plantations to Beebe Lake)
Sixmile Creek, Tompkins County , 18 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt 79 to Brooktondale)
Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County , 19 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Podunk Road to Route 96 bridge)
Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Above 80-foot waterfall)
Sugar Creek, Bradford County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (LR08014 to LR0817)
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 19 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Route 13 Bridge to Cornell Plantations)
Salmon Creek, Tompkins County , 20 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Ludlowville Falls to Cayuga Lake)
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Etna to Forest Home)
Schrader Creek, Bradford County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.7 miles long (T359 to Towanda Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Cayuta Creek:
Greek Peak, New York , 37 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 44 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 50 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 56 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Bristol Mountain, New York , 62 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cayuta Creek:
Best Western Grand Victorian Inn, Sayre , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Elmira-Riverview, Ny, Elmira , 13 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites, Ithaca , 14 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Horseheads, Horseheads , 14 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson of Ithaca, Ithaca , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cayuta Creek:
Gardner Hill Campground, Lowman, 8 miles away
Catatonk Creek Campsite, Spencer, 9 miles away
Cool-lea Camp, Alpine, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Cayuta Creek:
South Slope Trail, Schuyler County , 19 miles away
Gorge Trail, Schuyler County , 19 miles away
Finger Lakes Trail, Schuyler County , 19 miles away

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