Lewis
county,
Boshart Road to East Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V+ 1 miles
The Boshart Road to East Road section of Negro Brook in New York is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V+ section. The starting point is not too far from Watertown-Fort Drum, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average New York whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The scenic beauty of Lewis County and the water flowing gracefully down Negro Brook attract people from near
and far. There are no other stretches to paddle along Negro Brook than the Boshart Road to East Road stretch. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: Negro Brook gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; November is when you get the most rain here while February is ordinarily the driest month. Through the long summer days here
at Negro Brook, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's; overnight lows at Negro Brook during the wintertime typically drop into the 0's.
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