New York whitewater - Mettawee River, Washington County

Washington county, Raceville to Grays Corner section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-V     12 miles
  The Raceville to Grays Corner stretch of Mettawee River in New York is 12 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-V section. The wonderful New York scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting point is not too far from Glens Falls, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. A good workout and just being out on the river for a
    while are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because
these hotels fill up quick. Mettawee River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Raceville to Grays Corner section is the only one. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rainfall here at Mettawee River is about average; through August this area sees the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. Throughout the summertime, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Mettawee River, and the nighttime is fairly chillier of course, generally in the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Mettawee River drop into the 0's.
 

Mettawee River, Raceville to Grays Corner road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-V
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.45888
Longitude: -73.28417

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.52166
Longitude: -73.37945

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Local climate location: WHITEHALL 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Ticonderoga - Super 8 Motel, Ticonderoga
20 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...

The Sagamore, Bolton Landing
22 miles away
The Sagamore is the perfect year-round getaway. Unwind at the spa, enjoy the Lake George waterfront with kayaking, sailing and swimming or take to the ski trails and explore our breathtaking Adirondac...

Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls
23 miles away
The Queensbury Hotel is a full service Victorian style hotel furnished with 125 rooms and equipped with various amenities. This historic hotel is located across from the Citys Park in downtown Glens F...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mettawee River.
 Whitewater Near Mettawee River:
Poultney River, Washington County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam)
Poultney River, Rutland County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam)
La Chute River, Essex County , 18 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.5 miles long (Lake George to Lake Champlain)
Clarendon River, Rutland County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Clarendon Springs to West Rutland)
Battenkill River, Bennington County , 21 miles away, Class -blank- - 11 miles long (Manchester to NY border)
Otter Creek, Rutland / Addison County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Above Bleeders Dam to Bleeders Dam)
Batten Kill River, Washington County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Greenwich to Hudson River)
Hudson River, Saratoga/Warren County , 24 miles away, Class I - 2.15 miles long (Feeder Dam to Glens Falls)
Putnam Creek, Essex County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Penfield Pond to Factoryville)
Big Branch, Rutland County , 27 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail)
 Ski Areas Near Mettawee River:
Willard Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 505 vertical feet
Snow Valley, Vermont , 29 miles away, 700 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 30 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Bromley, Vermont , 31 miles away, 1334 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 34 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Pico Mountain, Vermont , 35 miles away, 1967 vertical feet
Stratton, Vermont , 35 miles away, 2003 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 37 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
Mount Snow, Vermont , 40 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 41 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mettawee River:
Ticonderoga - Super 8 Motel, Ticonderoga , 20 miles away
The Sagamore, Bolton Landing , 22 miles away
Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls , 23 miles away
Arcady At The Sunderland Lodge, Arlington , 24 miles away
The Equinox, Manchester , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mettawee River:
Bomoseen State Park Campground, Rutland County, 11 miles away
Lake Bomoseen Camp Ground, Bomoseen, 12 miles away
Half Moon State Park Campground, Rutland County, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Mettawee River:
Glen Lake Trail, Rutland County , 11 miles away
Bomoseen Hiking Loop, Rutland County , 12 miles away
Half Moon Pond Trail, Rutland County , 13 miles away
Daniel Coffey Memorial Trial, Rutland County , 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Mettawee River:
Valley View Golf Course, Whitehall , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Mettawee River

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