New York whitewater - Sacandaga River - Middle Branch, Adirondack Mountains, Hamilton County

Hamilton county, Speculator to Old Route 30 Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     2.5 miles
  The nature scenery of New York and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Speculator to Old Route 30 Road Bridge stretch of Sacandaga River - Middle Branch in Hamilton County is 2.5 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Speculator to Old Route 30
    Road Bridge stretch is just one of many. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. No matter if you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Whitewater paddling here in the Adirondack Mountains is a great experience. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Gloversville, as you can see on the road map further down. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
All year is a perfect time in the Adirondack Mountains if you adore the outdoors. Sacandaga River
 
- Middle Branch is right by the Hamilton Mountain Fire Tower Trail, and Duck Bay is in the neighborhood and always wonderful to go to. Sacandaga River - Middle Branch is a wet place that gets a large amount of rainfall; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
A short spree to The Rifts is always worthwhile, and time spent at Moffit Beach is always perfect. For the period of the summer months, highs regularly are in the 70's at Sacandaga River - Middle Branch. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's, and overnight lows at Sacandaga River - Middle Branch during the wintertime typically dip into the 0's. This is such a great river. Christine Falls is an inspiring place to have a look at while you're here.

Sacandaga River - Middle Branch, Speculator to Old Route 30 Road Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 2.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.49509
Longitude: -74.35871

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.5111
Longitude: -74.3138

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Local climate location: INDIAN LAKE 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gloversville, New York, the metro area neareast to Sacandaga River - Middle Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sacandaga River - Middle Branch.
 Whitewater Near Sacandaga River - Middle Branch:
Sacandaga River, Hamilton County , 3 miles away, Class III-V+ - 7.5 miles long (Christine Falls to East Branch)
Sacandaga River - Middle Branch, Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class V - 6.8 miles long (Old Route 30 Bridge to Route 8/30 Jct Bridge)
Sacandaga River - West Branch, Hamilton County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 7.3 miles long (Whitehouse to Sacandaga Campsite)
Sacandaga River, Hamilton County , 9 miles away, Class II - 13 miles long (East Branch to Hope)
Sacandaga River - East Branch, Hamilton/Warren County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 7 miles long (Moose Mountain to Route 30)
Doig Creek, Hamilton County , 10 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3 miles long (Pumpkin Hollow Road to Sacandaga River)
Georgia Brook, Hamilton/Warren County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 0.3 miles long (Along trail to Route 8)
Sacandaga River - West Branch, Hamilton County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 9.2 miles long (Arietta - Piseco to Whitehouse)
Cedar River, Hamilton/Essex County , 13 miles away, Class II-V - 8 miles long (Wakeley Dam to Spraque Brook)
East Stony Creek, Warren/ Hamilton County , 14 miles away, Class II-V - 8 miles long (Tenant Creek to Old State Highway)
 Ski Areas Near Sacandaga River - Middle Branch:
Gore Mountain, New York , 24 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 36 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 43 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 44 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 45 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 54 miles away, 3166 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 61 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Willard Mountain, New York , 62 miles away, 505 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 65 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Sacandaga River - Middle Branch:
Moffit Beach, Hamilton County , 5 miles away
 Hotels Near Sacandaga River - Middle Branch:
Holiday Inn JOHNSTOWN-GLOVERSVILLE, Johnstown , 24 miles away
Super 8 Johnstown/Gloversville, Johnstown , 24 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Johnstown, Johnstown , 25 miles away
Econo Lodge Fultonville, Fultonville , 28 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Amsterdam, Amsterdam , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sacandaga River - Middle Branch:
Ranch Side Park, Ellenburg Depot, 15 miles away
Rainbows End, Northville, 15 miles away
Northhampton Beach Recreation, Northville, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Sacandaga River - Middle Branch:
Hamilton Mountain Fire Tower Trail, Hamilton County , 4 miles away
Sucker Brook Trail, Hamilton County , 10 miles away
Oregon Trail, Warren County , 15 miles away
Northville Lake Placid Trail, Hamilton County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Sacandaga River - Middle Branch

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