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
  This section of Normans Kill River is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class I-V section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of New York and the cool fresh water beats anything. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. This is the only paddling section along Normans Kill River. The put-in is not too far from Albany-Schenectady-Troy, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad
    you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. The
campgrounds here at Normans Kill River are pretty good. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
From a rain point of view Normans Kill River is a relatively typical site; June is when you get the most rain here while February is commonly the driest month.
Through the warmest time of the year here at Normans Kill River, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 80's. Through the moonlight
 
hours it's typically in the 60's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Normans Kill River throughout the wintertime commonly dip into the 10's.

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 ...

Comfort Inn Glenmont, Glenmont
The Comfort Inn Glenmount is only minutes from downtown Albany, Times Union Center and the State Capital. The hotel offers a deluxe continental breakfast with hot waffles, free high-speed Internet, in...

Regency Inn and Suites 9W, Albany
The Regency Inn and Suites is located two miles from the State Capitol and one mile from the historic area. This hotel offers affordable comfort in a convenient location five minutes from downtown Pep...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York, the metro area neareast to Normans Kill River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

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, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 34 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
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 44 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 51 miles away, 640 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Normans Kill River:
Econo Lodge Glenmont, Glenmont , 0 miles away
Comfort Inn Glenmont, Glenmont , 0 miles away
Regency Inn and Suites 9W, Albany , 1 miles away
TownePlace Suites Albany Empire State Plaza/University Heights, Albany , 2 miles away
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, Albany , 2 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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