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Lock 32 Whitewater Course section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+ 0.14 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Rochester, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Lock 32 Whitewater Course stretch is the only paddling stretch along Erie Canal. The Lock 32 Whitewater Course stretch of Erie Canal in New York is 0.14 miles long and is a class II+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A good workout and just
hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The beautiful scenery of New York and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There's camping available near Erie Canal.
Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: Erie Canal gets a common amount of yearly rainfall; throughout September this area sees the most rain while January is usually the driest month. For the duration of the warm months, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Erie Canal. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 60's. For the period
of the winter the highs are mostly in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Erie Canal. You'll meet a lot of people from Rochester here.
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