New York whitewater - Fish Creek - East Branch, Lewis County
Lewis
county,
Point Rock to Taberg section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 9.4 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. If you're coming from Utica-Rome it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Lewis County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Fish Creek - East Branch in New York is 9.4 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according
to American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are no other sections to paddle along Fish Creek - East Branch than the Point Rock to Taberg section. You might have to settle for a hotel
a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Fish Creek - East Branch typically gets a large amount of precipitation; November is the wettest month with most rain,
and the driest month of the year is July. At Fish Creek - East Branch through the long summer days highs are in the 80's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Fish Creek - East Branch.
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