Oneida
county,
West Branch to Hillside section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 7 miles
The beautiful scenery of Oneida County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. There are no other stretches to paddle along Mohawk River than the West Branch to Hillside stretch. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Utica-Rome, as you can see on the road map further down. The West Branch to Hillside
section of Mohawk River in New York is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. 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 rivers.
The campgrounds here at Mohawk River are pretty good. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: During the warmest time of the year, highs typically are in the 80's at Mohawk River while night lows are generally in the 50's. During the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 20's; nighttime lows all through the winter for Mohawk River tend to be in the 0's. Hit the slopes at Woods Valley close at hand. The high level of rainfall makes Mohawk River a reasonably wet location; November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is March.
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