New York whitewater - Mill Creek, Adirondack Mountains, Essex County Essex county, Moriah Center to Port Henry section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     5 miles   This stretch of Mill Creek in New York is 5 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of New York and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Mill Creek than the Moriah Center to Port Henry section. The wild scenery of the Adirondack Mountains is great. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the     river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Briefly about the general area: The annual rainfall here at Mill Creek is about average; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Summertime highs at Mill Creek frequently tend to be in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Mill Creek.   Mill Creek, Moriah Center to Port Henry road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 5 miles Average Gradient: 120 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.0615 Longitude: -73.51011 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.0527 Longitude: -73.4799 Paddler input for Mill Creek, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mill Creek, Adirondack Mountains, New York Local climate location: LAKE PLACID 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ticonderoga - Super 8 Motel, Ticonderoga 11 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... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in New York Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Mill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mill Creek.   Whitewater Near Mill Creek: Putnam Creek, Essex County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Penfield Pond to Factoryville) Boquet River, Essex County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 17.6 miles long (Beaver Meadow Brook to Northway) Boquet River, Essex County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Northway to Boquet) La Chute River, Essex County , 12 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.5 miles long (Lake George to Lake Champlain) The Branch, Essex County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Along State Route 9N Alder Brook R) Boquet River - North Branch, Essex County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Reber to Bouquet River) Boquet River, Essex County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 22.7 miles long (Boquet to Willsboro) Schroon River, Essex County , 18 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (North Hudson bridge to Schroon Falls) The Branch, Essex County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Boreas Road to Palmer Pond) Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 23 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6.3 miles long (Hulls Falls to Keene)   Ski Areas Near Mill Creek: Whiteface Mountain, New York , 29 miles away, 3430 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 36 miles away, 1280 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 39 miles away, 350 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 40 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 40 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 42 miles away, 2650 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 43 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 46 miles away, 300 vertical feet Bolton Valley, Vermont , 48 miles away, 1634 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 49 miles away, 1967 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mill Creek: Ticonderoga - Super 8 Motel, Ticonderoga , 11 miles away Best Western Ticonderoga Inn & Suites, Ticonderoga , 11 miles away Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes , 12 miles away The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury , 23 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Middlebury, Middlebury , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mill Creek: Craig Harbor Canyon, Port Henry, 3 miles away Griffins Ten Acre Campground, Addison County, 6 miles away Camp Normandie, Westport, 8 miles away   Trails Near Mill Creek: Bear Pond Trail, Essex County , 11 miles away Clear Pond Trail, Essex County , 12 miles away Lost Pond Trail, Essex County , 12 miles away Rock Pond Trail, Essex County , 13 miles away Berrymile Pond Trail, Essex County , 13 miles away