New York whitewater - East Canada Creek, Adirondack Mountains, Hamilton/ Herkimer/ Fulton County
Hamilton/ Herkimer/ Fulton
county,
Powley Place to Stratford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 12 miles
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New York you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The scenic beauty of New York and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The beautiful Adirondack Mountains scenery is an added bonus. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby
campground. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Amsterdam, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. The Powley Place to Stratford section of East
Canada Creek in New York is 12 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Powley Place to Stratford stretch is one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warmest time of the
year here at East Canada Creek, high temperatures frequently reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for East Canada Creek. East Canada Creek is a wet location that gets a good deal of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest month of the year is February.
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