New York whitewater - Normans Kill River, Albany County

Albany county, Normansville to Route 32 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-V     3 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The wonderful Albany County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The campgrounds here at Normans Kill River are pretty good. The Normansville to Route 32 section of Normans Kill River in Albany County is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-V section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
    around here you'll find a large number of good places. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Normansville to Route 32 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Normans Kill River. There are many good hotels
to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. If you're coming from Albany-Schenectady-Troy it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the days of summer here at Normans Kill River, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. Highs all through the winter are mostly
 
in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Normans Kill River. Normans Kill River is a good spot of normal precipitation; most of the rain falls all through June, and February on the other hand is the driest.

Normans Kill River, Normansville to Route 32 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-V
Length: 3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.62916
Longitude: -73.80084

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.61138
Longitude: -73.76473

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Current weather conditions at Normans Kill River, New York
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Local climate location: SCHENECTADY 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Glenmont, Glenmont
Hotel is conveniently located to the Pepsi Arena, downtown Albany, Empire State Plaza and Capital Government Buildings.Pet Charge: 5.00 UDS pet/night. Limit: 2 pets/room. Please verify hotel name and ...

Quality Inn Glenmont, Glenmont
Located 2 miles from downtown Albany, State Capital, Pepsi Arena, and SUNY - Albany. Restaurant and lounge located in the hotel. Quality executive rooms available. Formerly Quality Inn Glenmont....

Morgan State House, The, Albany
2 miles away
The Morgan State House is an excellent example of late 19th-century elegance and design. It has been restored to provide the most unique accommodations in the Capital District. Voted - Best in the C...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Normans Kill River.
 Whitewater Near Normans Kill River:
Hannacrois Creek, Greene County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Deans Mill to Hudson River)
Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 9 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Troy to Hudson River)
Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga County , 10 miles away, Class II - 0 miles long (Cohoes Wave)
Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 3 miles long (Cohoes Falls to Hudson River)
Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (Eagle Mills to Troy)
Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer County , 12 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2 miles long (Eagle Mills to Waterfall)
Kinderhook Creek, Columbia County , 14 miles away, Class I-V - 11 miles long (Valatie to Stockport)
Potic Creek River, Greene County , 19 miles away, Class II-V - 3.8 miles long (Schoharie Turnpike Bridge to Sandy Plains Road)
Hoosic River, Rensselaer County , 19 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse)
Basic Creek, Albany/ Greene County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.3 miles long (Swartout Road Bridge to Freehold)
 Ski Areas Near Normans Kill River:
Willard Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 505 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 33 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 36 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 37 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 39 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 39 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Normans Kill River:
Econo Lodge Glenmont, Glenmont , 0 miles away
Quality Inn Glenmont, Glenmont , 0 miles away
Morgan State House, The, Albany , 2 miles away
Crowne Plaza Hotel Albany-Eyck Plaza, Ny, Albany , 3 miles away
Clarion Collection Albany, Albany , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Normans Kill River:
Dingman's Campgrounds, Nassau, 13 miles away
Don Knudsen, Earlton, 15 miles away
Earlton Hill, Earlton, 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Normans Kill River:
Pheasant Hollow Country Club, Castleton On Hudson , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Normans Kill River

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