New York whitewater - Dunning Creek, Adirondack Mountains, Hamilton County

Hamilton county, Gilmantown Road to Sacandaga River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     4.5 miles
  The natural beauty of New York and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This stretch of Dunning Creek in Hamilton County is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. Dunning Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Gilmantown Road to Sacandaga River stretch is the only one. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, it's
    good length for a morning trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater paddling here in
the Adirondack Mountains is a great experience. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Dunning Creek throughout the summer are in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are typically in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Dunning Creek. Take a hike on the Hamilton Mountain Fire Tower Trail.
An average amount of rainfall falls at Dunning Creek; through August this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 4.5 miles
Average Gradient: 180 fpm
  

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Current weather conditions at Dunning Creek, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: INDIAN LAKE 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn JOHNSTOWN-GLOVERSVILLE, Johnstown
24 miles away
A ®Great hotel, Guests love,® stay at the Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville Hotel. Conveniently located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains the hotel is only 7 miles from the NYS...

Super 8 Johnstown/Gloversville, Johnstown
24 miles away
Any season is a good season here. All four seasons are packed with engaging activities. Skiing, horse racing, car racing, gambling, sight-seeing and many more pursuits are happening all year round. Wh...

Microtel Inn and Suites Johnstown, Johnstown
24 miles away
In the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, this Microtel Inn and Suites hotel in Johnstown, New York offers quality amenities at discount hotel rates near Adirondack Animal Land, Fonda Speedway and...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Dunning Creek.
 Ski Areas Near Dunning Creek:
Gore Mountain, New York , 21 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 32 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 38 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 45 miles away, 300 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 49 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 52 miles away, 3166 vertical feet
Willard Mountain, New York , 57 miles away, 505 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 59 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 65 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Dunning Creek:
Holiday Inn JOHNSTOWN-GLOVERSVILLE, Johnstown , 24 miles away
Super 8 Johnstown/Gloversville, Johnstown , 24 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Johnstown, Johnstown , 24 miles away
Econo Lodge Fultonville, Fultonville , 27 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Amsterdam, Amsterdam , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Dunning Creek:
Ranch Side Park, Ellenburg Depot, 12 miles away
Rainbows End, Northville, 12 miles away
Northhampton Beach Recreation, Northville, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Dunning Creek:
Hamilton Mountain Fire Tower Trail, Hamilton County , 7 miles away
Oregon Trail, Warren County , 11 miles away
Sucker Brook Trail, Hamilton County , 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Dunning Creek

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