New York whitewater - Rock River, Adirondack Mountains, Hamilton County Hamilton county, Lake Durant to Cedar River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The natural beauty of Hamilton County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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 beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river. This is the only paddling stretch along Rock River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The Lake Durant to Cedar River section of Rock River in New York is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Rock River during the days of summer are in the 70's while night lows are generally in the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's; during the dark hours in the winter at Rock River temperatures sink to the 0's. Going for a hike along the Northville Lake Placid Trail will let you absorb   the natural beauty of this area. The annual precipitation here at Rock River is about average; August is when you get the most rain here; February on the other hand is the driest. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.83879 Longitude: -74.3844 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.84579 Longitude: -74.26171 Paddler input for Rock River, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rock River, Adirondack Mountains, New York Local climate location: TUPPER LAKE SUNMOUNT 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake 27 miles away Guests wake up to clean mountain air and a hearty breakfast at the Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, located in Saranac Lake, New York. Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains, this Saranac Lake hotel is t... THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake 28 miles away Nestled in the heart of the majestic High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, the Hotel Saranac extends a sense of real Adirondack hospitality 79 years in the making. Located in Saranac Lake-ranked Num... Swiss Acres Inn, Lake Placid 31 miles away Cozy and affordable mtn inn- AAA- cabins- suites- air conditioned- htd indr pool- seasonal outdr pool- free full breakfast- restaurant- lounge- fitness ctr- hot tub- cable tv- free high-speed Internet...   Adirondack Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Adirondack Mountains. Adirondack Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Adirondack Mountains. All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Rock River, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Rock River, New York. Find a whitewater outfitter in New York Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Gloversville, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gloversville, New York, the metro area neareast to Rock River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rock River.   Whitewater Near Rock River: Cedar River, Hamilton/Essex County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 8 miles long (Wakeley Dam to Spraque Brook) Indian River, Hamilton County , 8 miles away, Class II-V - 2.5 miles long (Abanakee Dam to Hudson River) Cedar River, Hamilton/Essex County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 18 miles long (Sprague Brook to Hudson River) Raquette River, Hamilton County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Forked Lake Campground to Deerland) Hudson River, Essex/ Hamilton/ Warren County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Indian River to North River) Cold River, Franklin/ Essex/ Hamilton County , 16 miles away, Class II-V+ - 14 miles long (Duck Hole to mouth) Sacandaga River - Middle Branch, Hamilton County , 17 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Speculator to Old Route 30 Road Bridge) Thirteenth Brook, Warren County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (to Hudson River at North River) Sacandaga River - Middle Branch, Hamilton County , 18 miles away, Class V - 6.8 miles long (Old Route 30 Bridge to Route 8/30 Jct Bridge) Sacandaga River, Hamilton County , 18 miles away, Class III-V+ - 7.5 miles long (Christine Falls to East Branch)   Ski Areas Near Rock River: Gore Mountain, New York , 23 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 29 miles away, 300 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 39 miles away, 1280 vertical feet Whiteface Mountain, New York , 41 miles away, 3430 vertical feet McCauley Mountain, New York , 45 miles away, 633 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 46 miles away, 1200 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 51 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Willard Mountain, New York , 69 miles away, 505 vertical feet Snow Ridge, New York , 77 miles away, 500 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 77 miles away, 1600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rock River: Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake , 27 miles away THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake , 28 miles away Swiss Acres Inn, Lake Placid , 31 miles away Prague Inn Stes and Cottages, Lake Placid , 32 miles away Comfort Inn Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rock River: Whispering woods, Long Lake, 10 miles away   Trails Near Rock River: Northville Lake Placid Trail, Hamilton County , 4 miles away Sucker Brook Trail, Hamilton County , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Rock River