New York whitewater - Little Trout River, Franklin County
Franklin
county,
Burke to US 11 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 2 miles
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The put-in location is a short drive from Malone, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Burke to US 11 section of Little Trout River is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. The scenic beauty of New York and the water flowing gracefully down Little Trout River will make you feel great. This is the only
paddling stretch along Little Trout River. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it
is a very popular destination. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: Through the warm months at Little Trout River temperatures are typically in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here
at Little Trout River. Little Trout River is a quite wet place typically with a good deal of rain; August is the wettest month with most rain while February is generally the driest month.
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