New York whitewater - Murder Creek, Erie County

Erie county, Akron section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(V+)     3 miles
  If you're coming from Batavia it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The beautiful scenery of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either
    way this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. There are no other sections to paddle along Murder Creek than the Akron section. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but
if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There's camping available near Murder Creek. The Akron section of Murder Creek in Erie County is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class II(V+) section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Murder Creek is a good spot of common rain; most of the rain falls throughout August; the driest month of the year
 
is February.
Summer brings highs in the 80's to Murder Creek, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's while Murder Creek overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.

Murder Creek, Akron road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(V+)
Length: 3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.01359
Longitude: -78.48131

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.02109
Longitude: -78.5047

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Current weather conditions at Murder Creek, New York
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Local climate location: LOCKPORT 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Darien Lakes, Pembroke
6 miles away
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THE VILLAGE HAVEN, Clarence
11 miles away
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Red Roof Inn Buffalo Airport, Bowmansville
14 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Batavia, New York
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Batavia, New York, the metro area neareast to Murder Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Murder Creek.
 Whitewater Near Murder Creek:
Oak Orchard Creek, Orleans County , 20 miles away, Class -blank- - 19 miles long (Medina to Lake Ontario)
Cazenovia Creek - West Branch, Erie County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Aurora to West Seneca)
Cazenovia Creek - W.Branch, Erie County , 22 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Glenwood to Lackawanna)
 Ski Areas Near Murder Creek:
Kissing Bridge, New York , 24 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Holimont, New York , 40 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Holiday Valley, New York , 40 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Swain, New York , 52 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Cockaigne, New York , 60 miles away, 430 vertical feet
Bristol Mountain, New York , 76 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Peek N Peak, New York , 98 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 112 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 125 miles away, 520 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Murder Creek:
Econo Lodge Darien Lakes, Pembroke , 6 miles away
THE VILLAGE HAVEN, Clarence , 11 miles away
Red Roof Inn Buffalo Airport, Bowmansville , 14 miles away
Staybridge Suites BUFFALO-WILLIAMSVILLE, Clarence , 14 miles away
Rodeway Inn, Williamsville , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Murder Creek:
Leisurewood Campgrounds, Akron, 2 miles away
Sleepy Hollow Lake, Akron, 4 miles away
Darien Lakes State Park, Darien Center, 7 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Murder Creek:
Dande Farms Golf Course, Akron , 2 miles away
Arrow Head Golf Club, Akron , 2 miles away
Bright Meadows Golf Course, Akron , 3 miles away

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