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

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Current weather conditions at Hoosic River, New York
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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...

Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Troy
10 miles away
The Best Western Franklin Square Inn, located in the center of downtown Troy, is designed for today's fast-paced business executive. You will feel right at home with world-class service. Our newly r...

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....



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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