New York whitewater, Elbow Creek Hamilton county, Gilmantown Road to Sacandaga River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2.3 miles   The starting point is not too far from Gloversville. The scenic beauty of Hamilton County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Elbow Creek is 2.3 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The average New York whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of     the sections here are not easy. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The river winds through the Adirondack Mountains and you get great scenery. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Gilmantown Road to Sacandaga River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Elbow Creek. Briefly       about the general area: Don't leave Elbow Creek without first paying a visit to Auger Falls. The Hamilton Mountain Fire Tower Trail is a good hiking trail near Elbow Creek, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself   at Austin Falls. This river is so perfect. There is a great hiking trail close to Elbow Creek called the Oregon Trail, and during your trip here you'll meet some folks from Wells for sure. A good beach close to Elbow Creek is Moffit Beach. Summertime highs at Elbow Creek generally tend to be in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Elbow Creek. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Elbow Creek.   Whitewater Near Elbow Creek: Dunning Creek, HamiltonCounty, 0 miles away       Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Gilmantown Road to Sacandaga River) Sacandaga River, HamiltonCounty, 2 miles away       Class II - 13 miles long (East Branch to Hope) Sacandaga River - Middle Branch, HamiltonCounty, 3 miles away       Class V - 6.8 miles long (Old Route 30 Bridge to Route 8/30 Jct Bridge) Sacandaga River, HamiltonCounty, 6 miles away       Class III-V+ - 7.5 miles long (Christine Falls to East Branch) Sacandaga River - Middle Branch, HamiltonCounty, 6 miles away       Class V - 2.5 miles long (Speculator to Old Route 30 Road Bridge) Doig Creek, HamiltonCounty, 6 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 3 miles long (Pumpkin Hollow Road to Sacandaga River) Sacandaga River - East Branch, Hamilton/WarrenCounty, 8 miles away       Class II-V - 7 miles long (Moose Mountain to Route 30) Georgia Brook, Hamilton/WarrenCounty, 9 miles away       Class IV - 0.3 miles long (Along trail to Route 8) East Stony Creek, Warren/ HamiltonCounty, 9 miles away       Class II-V - 8 miles long (Tenant Creek to Old State Highway) East Stony Creek, Warren/ HamiltonCounty, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Harrisburg Road to Tenant Creek)   Ski Areas Near Elbow Creek: Gore Mountain, New York , 21 miles away, 2300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 88 runs Hickory Ski Center, New York , 32 miles away, 1280 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs West Mountain, New York , 38 miles away, 1010 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Mount Pisgah, New York , 45 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs McCauley Mountain, New York , 49 miles away, 633 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Whiteface Mountain, New York , 52 miles away, 3166 foot drop, 10 lifts, 80 runs Willard Mountain, New York , 57 miles away, 505 foot drop, 10 lifts, 14 runs Windham Mountain, New York , 59 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 46 runs Hunter Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 55 runs Titus Mountain, New York , 65 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 25 runs   Marinas Near Elbow Creek: Northville Boatyard, Northville , 6 miles away Lake Pleasant Marine, Speculator , 7 miles away Clark's Indian Lake Marina, Sabael , 13 miles away Park Marine Base Inc., Northville , 14 miles away Northampton Marina, Mayfield , 16 miles away   Beaches Near Elbow Creek: Moffit Beach, Hamilton , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Elbow 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 Americas Best Value Inn, Amsterdam , 27 miles away Amsterdam Castle, Amsterdam , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elbow Creek: Ranch Side Park, Ellenburg Depot, 12 miles away Rainbows End, Northville, 12 miles away Northhampton Beach Recreation, Northville, 15 miles away   Trails Near Elbow Creek: Hamilton Mountain Fire Tower Trail, Hamilton , 7 miles away Oregon Trail, Warren , 11 miles away Sucker Brook Trail, Hamilton , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Elbow Creek: Saratoga Spa State Park, New York , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elbow Creek: Lake Pleasant Golf, Lake Pleasant , 10 miles away Sacandaga Golf Club, Northville , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Elbow Creek Bennett Lake, Hamilton , 10 miles away Airdwood Lake, Hamilton , 13 miles away Chase Lake, Fulton , 14 miles away