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 nature scenery of New York and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This section     of Hoosic River in Rensselaer County is 2 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. There are no other sections to paddle along Hoosic River than the Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Hoosic River is a reasonably typical place; May is   the wettest month with most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. Through the summer months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Hoosic River. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Hoosic River are in the 0's. 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. Hilton Garden Inn Troy, Troy 10 miles away Welcome to the Hilton Garden Inn Troy Rensselaer County*s newest and most distinctive meetings and hotel location. Conveniently located near to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute /RPI/ and in the heart... Comfort Suites Clifton Park, Clifton Park 12 miles away Central location between Albany and Saratoga Springs. Short drive to Lake George and Vermont. Great area shopping. 100% non smoking hotel. All Comfort Suites are smoke free.... Comfort Inn Clifton Park, Clifton Park 13 miles away Central location. Minutes to Albany and Saratoga Springs. Short drive to Lake George and Vermont. Numerous shopping malls and outlet stores within 30 minutes....   All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Hoosic River, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hoosic River, New York. 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   Hotels Near Hoosic River: Hilton Garden Inn Troy, Troy , 10 miles away Comfort Suites Clifton Park, Clifton Park , 12 miles away Comfort Inn Clifton Park, Clifton Park , 13 miles away Clarion Hotel at The Century House, Latham , 13 miles away Best Western Clifton Park, Clifton Park , 13 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