New York whitewater - Hoosic River, Rensselaer County Rensselaer county, Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2 miles   There are many areas of the river that can be paddled. Most of them aren't whitewater however. Although there are some class 2 rapids upstream.  For more information on the river see the Appalachain Mountain Club Mohawk Hudson Chapter's website at http://www.amcmohawkhudson.org/outdoors/view.asp?loc=hsr Says Jeff Carden The wonderful Rensselaer County scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite     a few of the sections here are not easy. The starting location is a short drive from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse section of Hoosic River in Rensselaer County is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. This is the only paddling section along Hoosic River. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Since you're   on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: The yearly precipitation here at Hoosic River is about average; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is February. At Hoosic River through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Hoosic River dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. Hoosic River, Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 75 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.89157 Longitude: -73.58935 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.89891 Longitude: -73.60003 Paddler input for Hoosic River, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hoosic River, New York Local climate location: SARATOGA SPRINGS 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in New York Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York, the metro area neareast to Hoosic River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Hoosic River.   Whitewater Near Hoosic River: Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga County , 9 miles away, Class II - 0 miles long (Cohoes Wave) Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 3 miles long (Cohoes Falls to Hudson River) Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 9 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (Eagle Mills to Troy) Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 9 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2 miles long (Eagle Mills to Waterfall) Fish Creek, Saratoga County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Burgoyne to Schuylerville) Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 11 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Troy to Hudson River) Batten Kill River, Washington County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Greenwich to Hudson River) Normans Kill River, Albany County , 19 miles away, Class I-V - 3 miles long (Normansville to Route 32) Hudson River, Saratoga/Warren County , 21 miles away, Class I-V - 3.6 miles long (Spier Falls to Sherman Island) Hudson River, Saratoga/Warren County , 21 miles away, Class I - 2.15 miles long (Feeder Dam to Glens Falls)   Ski Areas Near Hoosic River: Willard Mountain, New York , 8 miles away, 505 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 22 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 33 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 33 miles away, 1280 vertical feet Catamount, Massachusetts , 38 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snow Valley, Vermont , 46 miles away, 700 vertical feet Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 48 miles away, 1334 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 48 miles away, 1160 vertical feet   Marinas Near Hoosic River: Troy Dock, Troy , 11 miles away Fishcreek Marina, Saratoga Springs , 11 miles away South Shore Marina, Ballston Spa , 12 miles away Point Breeze Marine, Saratoga Springs , 12 miles away Lee's Park Campground, Saratoga Springs , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Hoosic River: Hilton Garden Inn Troy, Troy , 10 miles away Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Troy , 10 miles away Comfort Suites Clifton Park, Clifton Park , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CLIFTON PARK, Clifton Park , 12 miles away Comfort Inn Clifton Park, Clifton Park , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Hoosic River: Deer Run Camp Grounds, Schaghticoke, 1 miles away Phoenix Naturist Resort, Greenwich, 8 miles away Fish Creek Marina and Camp Grounds, Saratoga Springs, 11 miles away   Lakes Near Hoosic River