New York whitewater - Flint Creek, Monroe County

Monroe county, Phelps Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+(IV)     3 miles
  The Phelps Run section of Flint Creek in New York is 3 miles long and is a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Seneca Falls, as you can see on the road map further down. Flint Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Phelps Run section is the only one. The wonderful New York scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Flint Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in
    this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or
both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summertime months highs here at Flint Creek reach the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter highs are commonly in the 30's, and overnight lows at
 
Flint Creek throughout the winter ordinarily plunge into the 10's.
Flint Creek is a good place of common rain; the wettest month of the year is regularly September, that's the one that rains the most while February is regularly the driest month.

Flint Creek, Phelps Run road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+(IV)
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.93864
Longitude: -77.10038

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.9603
Longitude: -77.05694

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Current weather conditions at Flint Creek, New York
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Local climate location: SODUS CENTER 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn Finger Lakes Region, Newark
5 miles away
Indoor heated pool, in-room coffeemakers, restaurant, lounge on premises (Countryman Cafe). Located on Erie Canal. Close to skiing. Located in the Finger Lake Region, near wineries and Finger Lake Ou...

Red Carpet Inn Phelps, Phelps
7 miles away
We are close to Geneva, Senaca Lake, Wine Tours, on exit 42 New York Thruway in Finger Lakes Region. Attend Hill Cumorah Pageant in July or go to Finger Lakes Horse Race Course and Slot Casino. Visit ...

Americas Best Value Inn, Geneva
7 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn of Geneva, New York is located in the heart of Finger Lake Wine Country. Many wineries and vineyards are close by. There is also a Golf course within walking distance of th...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Flint Creek.
 Whitewater Near Flint Creek:
Canandaigua Outlet, Ontario/Wayne County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Littleville to Manchester)
Keuka Outlet, Yates County , 15 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Penn Yan to Dresden)
Honeoye Creek, Ontario/Monroe County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Highway 20 to Highway 65)
Irondequoit Creek, Monroe County , 30 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.5 miles long (Linear Park)
 Ski Areas Near Flint Creek:
Bristol Mountain, New York , 25 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Swain, New York , 59 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Greek Peak, New York , 68 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 78 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 94 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Kissing Bridge, New York , 110 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flint Creek:
Quality Inn Finger Lakes Region, Newark , 5 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Phelps, Phelps , 7 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Geneva , 7 miles away
Ramada Inn Geneva Lakefront, Geneva , 8 miles away
Geneva on the Lake, Geneva , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flint Creek:
Cheerful Valley Campground, Phelps, 7 miles away
Waterloo Harbor, Waterloo, 11 miles away
Nor-win Farm and Campsites, Lyons, 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Flint Creek

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