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
Paddler input for Dunning Creek, New York:
Current weather conditions at Dunning Creek, Adirondack Mountains, New York
Local climate location: INDIAN LAKE 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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