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
  The Normansville to Route 32 stretch of Normans Kill River in Albany County is 3 miles long and is a class I-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Albany County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are no other stretches to paddle along Normans Kill River than the Normansville to Route 32 stretch. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the
    national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and
just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Normans Kill River gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summertime highs at Normans Kill River generally tend to be in the
 
80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's while Normans Kill River nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in 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 ...

Quality 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, 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
Regency Inn and Suites 9W, Albany , 1 miles away
TownePlace Suites Albany Empire State Plaza/University Heights, Albany , 2 miles away
Morgan State House, The, 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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