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 Route 13 Bridge to Cornell Plantations section of Fall Creek in Tompkins County is 6 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The average New York whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are probably
    into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nature scenery of Tompkins County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. A good workout and a
chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Route 13 Bridge to Cornell Plantations section is one of them. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The put-in location is a short drive from Ithaca, as you can see on the road map further down.

Briefly about the general area:
Fall Creek is a spot with many visitors from Ithaca. The amount of precipitation that falls at Fall Creek is close to the national average; of all the months in
 
a year June is the one with the most rain; January meanwhile is the driest month.
Through the warm months at Fall Creek highs are regularly in the 80's while night lows are frequently in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Fall Creek.

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
This charming Ithaca, New York hotel offers comfortable accommodations on the Cornell University campus. Ideally situated in Ithaca, New York, the Best Western University Inn is a ground level hotel...

Courtyard By Marriott Ithaca-Lansing, Ithaca
2 miles away
The award winning Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca will exceed the expectations of today's business and leisure traveler. Centrally located, we are just minutes from Cornell University, Ithaca College and...

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca, Ithaca
3 miles away
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca hotel in New York is the only all suites hotel and is located minutes away from Cornell University - Ithaca College - Cornell Business and Technology Park and Cayu...



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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
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca, Ithaca , 3 miles away
Clarion Hotel University Hotel & Conference Center, Ithaca , 3 miles away
Statler Hotel at Cornell University, Ithaca , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fall Creek:
Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca, 2 miles away
Robert H. Treman, Ithaca, 4 miles away
Spruce Row Campsite, Ithaca, 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Fall Creek:
Ithaca City Golf Course, Ithaca , 4 miles away

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