Saratoga
county,
Burgoyne to Schuylerville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 7.5 miles
This section of Fish Creek in Saratoga County is 7.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Fish Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Burgoyne to Schuylerville stretch is the only one. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive
a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. The starting
location is a short drive from Glens Falls, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of New York and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Fish Creek, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Fish Creek. The yearly precipitation here at Fish Creek is about average; throughout the month of May you get the most rain around here while February is mostly the driest month.
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