New York whitewater - Moose River - South Branch, Adirondack Mountains, Hamilton/Herkimer County Hamilton/Herkimer county, Rock Dam to McKeever section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     20 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The scenic beauty of Hamilton/Herkimer County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Moose River - South Branch is 20 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. When you're paddling down a Adirondack Mountains     river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The campgrounds here at Moose River - South Branch are pretty good. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Rock Dam to McKeever stretch is just one of many. Briefly about the general area: Yeah, come up here to the Adirondack Mountains for a glorious time. Moose River - South Branch gets a good deal of water; the wettest month of the year is generally August, that's the   one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. All through the summer months at Moose River - South Branch highs are commonly in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Moose River - South Branch. Don't leave Moose River - South Branch without first paying a visit to Limekiln Falls, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by McCauley Mountain. Moose River - South Branch, Rock Dam to McKeever road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 20 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.65999 Longitude: -74.73056 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.62777 Longitude: -75.06167 Paddler input for Moose River - South Branch, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Moose River - South Branch, Adirondack Mountains, New York Local climate location: STILLWATER RESERVOIR 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Knights Inn Little Falls, Little Falls 30 miles away Full Service Restaurant and Lounge Banquet. Meeting Facility. Twin Movie Theater. Rooms all have Hair dryers-Coffee makers-Irons with Boards-HSIA. Walking Distance to Arts and Antiques.... Americas Best Inns-Herkimer, Herkimer 31 miles away Hotel Is Conveniently Located On The Nys Throughway Near Numerous Upstate New York Cities And Major Attractions.... Budget Inn Motel, Herkimer 32 miles away Budget Inn Motel is open 24 hours a day. Lots of attraction nearby. Cooperstown Hall of Fame half hour drive, Herkimer Diamond Mine 8 miles, 50 feet from New York State Thruway toll booth, Erie Canal ...   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. All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Moose River - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Moose River - South Branch: Black River - South Branch, Herkimer County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (South Lake to Black River) Black River, Herkimer/ Oneida County , 9 miles away, Class I-IV - 6 miles long (North Lake to Farr Road) West Canada Creek, Oneida/ Herkimer County , 12 miles away, Class III - 3.5 miles long (Big Brook to Route 8) West Canada Creek, Herkimer County , 13 miles away, Class III - 1.5 miles long (Ohio Gorge) Moose River - Middle Branch, Herkimer County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Singing Waters Campground to McKeever) West Canada Creek - South Branch, Hamilton County , 14 miles away, Class II(IV) - 5 miles long (Fayle Road to Nobleboro) Indian River, Hamilton County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Brooktrout Lake to South Branch Moose) Black River, Herkimer County , 16 miles away, Class I-V - 8 miles long (Farr Road to Enos) Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County , 17 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (McKeever to Rock Island) Moose River - South Branch, Hamilton County , 17 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Silver Run to Bridge at Plains)   Ski Areas Near Moose River - South Branch: McCauley Mountain, New York , 5 miles away, 633 vertical feet Snow Ridge, New York , 36 miles away, 500 vertical feet Woods Valley, New York , 38 miles away, 500 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 61 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 64 miles away, 300 vertical feet Ski Plattekill, New York , 70 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Dry Hill, New York , 72 miles away, 300 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 72 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 75 miles away, 1280 vertical feet Whiteface Mountain, New York , 80 miles away, 3430 vertical feet   Hotels Near Moose River - South Branch: Knights Inn Little Falls, Little Falls , 30 miles away Americas Best Inns-Herkimer, Herkimer , 31 miles away Budget Inn Motel, Herkimer , 32 miles away Red Carpet Inn Ilion, Ilion , 33 miles away Super 8 Motel - Utica, Utica , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Moose River - South Branch: OLD Forge Camping Resort, Old Forge, 5 miles away Nicks Lake Campgrounds, Old Forge, 6 miles away Singing waters Campground, Old Forge, 8 miles away   Trails Near Moose River - South Branch: Twin Lakes Trail, Herkimer County , 10 miles away Norridge Trail, Herkimer County , 12 miles away Stone Dam Trail, Herkimer County , 14 miles away Party Trail, Herkimer County , 15 miles away Forty Mountain Trail, Herkimer County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Moose River - South Branch: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 45 miles away