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   This section of Rock River is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-V section. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Rock River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Lake Durant to Cedar River stretch is the only one. The scenic beauty of New York and the water flowing gracefully down Rock River attract people from near and far. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The rivers     for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: The Northville Lake Placid Trail is a magnificent hiking trail near Rock River. Rock River is a good place of common rain; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most while February is generally the driest month.   At Rock River through the long summer days highs are in the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. Highs all through the winter are regularly in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Rock River. 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. Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid 27 miles away The Woodlake Inn is located in the heart of the Olympic Village of Lake Placid in the majestic Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York The authentic Adirondack log and twig work style Inn is centrall... Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake 27 miles away Guests wake up to clean Adirondack mountain air at the Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, located in Saranac Lake, New York. Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains, this Saranac Lake hotel is the perfect d... 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...   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: Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid , 27 miles away 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 The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rock River: Hoss's Country Campground, Long Lake, 9 miles away Whispering woods, Long Lake, 10 miles away Long Lake Camp, 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