New York whitewater - Indian River, Adirondack Mountains, Hamilton County

Hamilton county, Abanakee Dam to Hudson River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     2.5 miles
  This stretch of Indian River in New York is 2.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There are no other sections to paddle along Indian River than the Abanakee Dam to Hudson River section. The scenic beauty of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile.
    The campgrounds here at Indian River are pretty good. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. 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. Whitewater paddling here in the Adirondack Mountains is a great experience. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Indian River generally tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are generally in the 20's, and overnight lows at Indian River
 
through the winter mostly fall into the 0's.
Indian River gets a normal amount of annual rainfall; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.

Indian River, Abanakee Dam to Hudson River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 2.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.79809
Longitude: -74.23001

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.8521
Longitude: -74.1888

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Current weather conditions at Indian River, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: TUPPER LAKE SUNMOUNT 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake
25 miles away
Stay at this pet friendly Saranac Lake, New York hotel located minutes away from the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, Mount Pisgah and Whiteface Mountain. Located in upstate New York, the Best Western Mo...

Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid
25 miles away
The Woodlake Inn is located in the heart of the Olympic Village of Lake Placid in the majestic Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York The authentic Adirondack log and twig work style Inn is centrall...

THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake
26 miles away
Nestled in the heart of the majestic High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, the Hotel Saranac extends a sense of real Adirondack hospitality 79 years in the making. Located in Saranac Lake-ranked Num...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gloversville, New York, the metro area neareast to Indian River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Indian River.
 Whitewater Near Indian River:
Cedar River, Hamilton/Essex County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 18 miles long (Sprague Brook to Hudson River)
Hudson River, Essex/ Hamilton/ Warren County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Indian River to North River)
Rock River, Hamilton County , 8 miles away, Class II-V - 5 miles long (Lake Durant to Cedar River)
Thirteenth Brook, Warren County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (to Hudson River at North River)
Balm of Gilead Brook, Warren County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Barton Mines Road to Hudson River)
Boreas River, Essex/Warren County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Route 28N to Hudson River)
Cedar River, Hamilton/Essex County , 13 miles away, Class II-V - 8 miles long (Wakeley Dam to Spraque Brook)
Cold River, Franklin/ Essex/ Hamilton County , 15 miles away, Class II-V+ - 14 miles long (Duck Hole to mouth)
Boreas River - Upper, Essex County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 6.5 miles long (Boreas Road to Route 28N)
Georgia Brook, Hamilton/Warren County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 0.3 miles long (Along trail to Route 8)
 Ski Areas Near Indian River:
Gore Mountain, New York , 16 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 27 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 32 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 36 miles away, 3166 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 42 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 47 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 52 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Willard Mountain, New York , 62 miles away, 505 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 76 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 81 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Indian River:
Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake , 25 miles away
Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid , 25 miles away
THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake , 26 miles away
Swiss Acres Inn, Lake Placid , 27 miles away
The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Indian River:
Cedar Pond Campground, Newcomb, 8 miles away
Hoss's Country Campground, Long Lake, 16 miles away
Whispering woods, Long Lake, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Indian River:
Northville Lake Placid Trail, Hamilton County , 12 miles away
Santanoni Peak-Upper Works Road / Sanford Lake, Essex County , 16 miles away
Panther Peak-Upper Works Road / Sanford Lake, Essex County , 16 miles away
Allen Mountain-Upper Works Rd. - Hanging Spears Fls., Essex County , 17 miles away
Mt. Marshall-Upper Works Parking Lot - Calamity Br., Essex County , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Indian River

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