New York whitewater - Fall Creek, Tompkins County

Tompkins county, Route 13 Bridge to Cornell Plantations section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     6 miles
  The beautiful scenery of New York and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This section of Fall Creek is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The starting location is a short drive from Ithaca, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking
    here in New York are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will
have you coming back for more. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Lots of folks from Ithaca come to Fall Creek. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Fall Creek with overnight lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Fall Creek.
The amount of rainfall that falls at Fall Creek is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is June, and the driest of the months is January.
 

Fall Creek, Route 13 Bridge to Cornell Plantations road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.47138
Longitude: -76.41834

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.45055
Longitude: -76.46667

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Current weather conditions at Fall Creek, New York
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Local climate location: AURORA RESEARCH FARM 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western University Inn, Ithaca
2 miles away
The Best Western University Inn is a ground level hotel located on the grounds of Cornell University. Our unique rooms have cathedral ceilings that offer a spacious setting. We are only 4 miles from t...

Courtyard By Marriott Ithaca-Lansing, Ithaca
2 miles away
Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region the award winning Ithaca Courtyard by Marriott is minutes from Cornell University, Ithaca College and an abundance of area wineries and features complim...

Clarion Hotel University Hotel & Conference Center, Ithaca
3 miles away
Full service upscale hotel. Minutes from Cornell University and Ithaca College. Airport and Corporate Park 1 mile. Wineries, state parks and museums nearby. Pet accommodation: 20.00/stay. 40 pounds...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fall Creek.
 Whitewater Near Fall Creek:
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Etna to Forest Home)
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Cornell Plantations to Beebe Lake)
Cascadilla Creek, Tompkins County , 3 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Collegetown to Ithaca)
Sixmile Creek, Tompkins County , 4 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt 79 to Brooktondale)
Salmon Creek, Tompkins County , 8 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Ludlowville Falls to Cayuga Lake)
Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Above 80-foot waterfall)
Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Podunk Road to Route 96 bridge)
Cayuta Creek, Schuyler County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 40 miles long (Main)
Owasco River, Cayuga County , 27 miles away, Class II(III) - 3 miles long (Canoga Road to Turnpike Road)
 Ski Areas Near Fall Creek:
Greek Peak, New York , 21 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 25 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 38 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bristol Mountain, New York , 68 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 83 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Tone, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 450 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Fall Creek:
Best Western University Inn, Ithaca , 2 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Ithaca-Lansing, Ithaca , 2 miles away
Clarion Hotel University Hotel & Conference Center, Ithaca , 3 miles away
Statler Hotel at Cornell University, Ithaca , 3 miles away
Econo Lodge Ithaca, Ithaca , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fall Creek:
Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca, 2 miles away
Robert H. Treman, Ithaca, 4 miles away
Empire Haven Nudist Park, Moravia, 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Fall Creek:
Ithaca City Golf Course, Ithaca , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Fall Creek

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