New York whitewater - East Canada Creek, Herkimer/ Fulton/ Montgomery County
Herkimer/ Fulton/ Montgomery
county,
Dolgeville to Route 5 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 8 miles
This stretch of East Canada Creek in Herkimer/ Fulton/ Montgomery County is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The scenic beauty of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Amsterdam, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. A bit of exercise
and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. 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. The campgrounds here at
East Canada Creek are pretty good. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at East Canada Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's,
and overnight lows throughout the wintertime for East Canada Creek tend to be in the 0's. From a precipitation point of view East Canada Creek is a reasonably normal site; throughout June this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
7 miles away
Full Service Restaurant and Lounge Banquet. Meeting Facility. Twin Movie Theater. Rooms all have Hair dryers-Coffee makers-Irons with Boards-HSIA. Walking Distance to Arts and Antiques....
13 miles away
Forty-two Montgomery Bed & Breakfast Cherry Valley, New York. Elegance, hospitality and comfort. Come to visit the renowned Glimmerglass Opera, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Fenimore and Far...
15 miles away
Hotel provides easy on and off access from New York State Thruway/I-90 heading east or west. Conveniently located along the banks of the scenic Mohawk River with attractions and sightseeing within dri...
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