New York whitewater - Cold River, Adirondack Mountains, Franklin/ Essex/ Hamilton County

Franklin/ Essex/ Hamilton county, Duck Hole to mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V+     14 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Franklin/ Essex/ Hamilton County and the water flowing gracefully down Cold River make the trip here worthwhile. The Duck Hole to mouth stretch of Cold River in Franklin/ Essex/ Hamilton County is 14 miles long and it is classified as a class II-V+ section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Adirondack Mountains scenery is wonderful. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. A good
    workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some
kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The Duck Hole to mouth section is the only paddling section along Cold River.

Briefly about the general area:
There are glorious locations to discover along the Seward Mountain-Corey's Road - Ward Brook Truck Trail; Millers Falls is a pretty place to check out while you're at Cold River. This is such a fun river.
For the duration of the summertime months at Cold River temperatures
 
are usually in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Cold River are in the 0's. Be careful coming to the Adirondack Mountains, you might not ever wanna go home again. Don't leave Cold River without first going for a hike along the Mt. Donaldson-Corey's Road - Ward Brook Truck Trail; a short visit to Big Eddy is always worthwhile. Cold River gets a common amount of rainfall; August is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.

Cold River, Duck Hole to mouth road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V+
Length: 14 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.14089
Longitude: -74.10971

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.1006
Longitude: -74.3146

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Current weather conditions at Cold River, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: TUPPER LAKE SUNMOUNT 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid
11 miles away
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12 miles away
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THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake
12 miles away
Nestled in the heart of the majestic High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, the Hotel Saranac extends a sense of real Adirondack hospitality 79 years in the making. Located in Saranac Lake-ranked Num...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Malone, New York, the metro area neareast to Cold River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cold River.
 Whitewater Near Cold River:
Indian River, Hamilton County , 15 miles away, Class II-V - 2.5 miles long (Abanakee Dam to Hudson River)
Rock River, Hamilton County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 5 miles long (Lake Durant to Cedar River)
Cedar River, Hamilton/Essex County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 18 miles long (Sprague Brook to Hudson River)
Hudson River, Essex/ Hamilton/ Warren County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Indian River to North River)
Boreas River - Upper, Essex County , 18 miles away, Class II-V - 6.5 miles long (Boreas Road to Route 28N)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 18 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (Adirondak Loj Road to Route 73)
Boreas River, Essex/Warren County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Route 28N to Hudson River)
Thirteenth Brook, Warren County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (to Hudson River at North River)
Cedar River, Hamilton/Essex County , 22 miles away, Class II-V - 8 miles long (Wakeley Dam to Spraque Brook)
Balm of Gilead Brook, Warren County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Barton Mines Road to Hudson River)
 Ski Areas Near Cold River:
Mount Pisgah, New York , 13 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 26 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 3166 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 32 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 42 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 53 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 56 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Willard Mountain, New York , 73 miles away, 505 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 86 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 87 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cold River:
Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid , 11 miles away
Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake , 12 miles away
THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake , 12 miles away
Swiss Acres Inn, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cold River:
Cedar Pond Campground, Newcomb, 8 miles away
Donaldson George A and Sons, Saranac Lake, 11 miles away
Camp Cherokee, Saranac Lake, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Cold River:
Seward Mountain-Corey's Road - Ward Brook Truck Trail, Franklin County , 5 miles away
Mt. Donaldson-Corey's Road - Ward Brook Truck Trail, Franklin County , 5 miles away
Seymour Mountain-Corey's Road - Ward Brook Truck Trail, Franklin County , 5 miles away
Mt. Emmons-Corey's Road - Ward Brook Truck Trail, Franklin County , 5 miles away
Santanoni Peak-Upper Works Road / Sanford Lake, Essex County , 11 miles away

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