New York whitewater - La Chute River, Adirondack Mountains, Essex County Essex county, Lake George to Lake Champlain section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V+     3.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The starting point is not too far from Glens Falls, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section of La Chute River is 3.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V+ section of whitewater. Since you're on this site you     are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river. The scenic beauty of Essex County and the water flowing gracefully down La Chute River make the trip here worthwhile. The Lake George to Lake Champlain section is the only paddling section along La Chute River. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. Briefly about the general area: Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Adirondack Mountains. The yearly rain here at La Chute River is about average; August is when you get the most rain here,   and the driest month is January. Summertime at La Chute River comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to La Chute River. Cold Spring is a pretty place to check out while you're at La Chute River, and Mossy Point is close at hand and always fine to stop at. La Chute River, Lake George to Lake Champlain road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V+ Length: 3.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.8431 Longitude: -73.4319 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.8361 Longitude: -73.39441 Paddler input for La Chute River, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at La Chute River, Adirondack Mountains, New York Local climate location: ELIZABETHTOWN 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Ticonderoga Inn & Suites, Ticonderoga The Best Western Ticonderoga Inn & Suites is the Lake George and Lake Champlain area's newest and only full service lodging complete with 54 new comfortable rooms, pub, restaurant, banquet and meeting... Ticonderoga - Super 8 Motel, Ticonderoga 2 miles away Super 8 Ticonderoga is a 39-room log style building sandwiched between Lake Champlain and Lake George. We are in the heart of the picturesque Adirondack Mountains surrounded by lakes and greenery in p... Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes 18 miles away Warm...intimate...comfortable, the 700 Acres of Basin Harbor Club encompass a complete vacation experience. For 120 year and through 4 generations the Beach family has provided sanctuary from a hectic...   Adirondack Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Adirondack Mountains. Adirondack Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Adirondack Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near La Chute River.   Whitewater Near La Chute River: Putnam Creek, Essex County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Penfield Pond to Factoryville) Mill Creek, Essex County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Moriah Center to Port Henry) Poultney River, Washington County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam) Poultney River, Rutland County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam) Otter Creek, Rutland / Addison County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Above Bleeders Dam to Bleeders Dam) Mettawee River, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class I-V - 12 miles long (Raceville to Grays Corner) Boquet River, Essex County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 17.6 miles long (Beaver Meadow Brook to Northway) Boquet River, Essex County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Northway to Boquet) Schroon River, Essex County , 23 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (North Hudson bridge to Schroon Falls) Boquet River - North Branch, Essex County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Reber to Bouquet River)   Ski Areas Near La Chute River: Hickory Ski Center, New York , 33 miles away, 1280 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 36 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 39 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 39 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Whiteface Mountain, New York , 40 miles away, 3430 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 40 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 41 miles away, 350 vertical feet Willard Mountain, New York , 41 miles away, 505 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 42 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 44 miles away, 3050 vertical feet   Hotels Near La Chute River: Best Western Ticonderoga Inn & Suites, Ticonderoga , 1 miles away Ticonderoga - Super 8 Motel, Ticonderoga , 2 miles away Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes , 18 miles away The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury , 19 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Middlebury, Middlebury , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near La Chute River: Brookwood Park Campsite, Ticonderoga, 2 miles away Adirondack Camp, Putnam Station, 5 miles away Brookwood RV Resorts, Ticonderoga, 5 miles away   Trails Near La Chute River: Lost Pond Trail, Essex County , 10 miles away Bear Pond Trail, Essex County , 11 miles away Berrymile Pond Trail, Essex County , 11 miles away Clear Pond Trail, Essex County , 12 miles away Rock Pond Trail, Essex County , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near La Chute River: Ticonderoga Country Club, Ticonderoga , 2 miles away