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
  This stretch of Sacandaga River - Middle Branch in New York is 2.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. 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. The natural beauty of Hamilton County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The river winds through the Adirondack Mountains and you get great scenery. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you
    coming back for more. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots
of good places for that around here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Gloversville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Sacandaga River - Middle Branch comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the overnight is slightly cooler of course, usually
 
in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Sacandaga River - Middle Branch. If you love the outdoors you'll love it here in the Adirondack Mountains. Taking a little trip to nearby Duck Bay is a wonderful idea, and Christine Falls is a picturesque site to stop at while you're at Sacandaga River - Middle Branch.
Sacandaga River - Middle Branch regularly gets a great deal of rain; most of the rain falls through November, and the driest month is February. The Rifts is always fun to check out, and you can go for a hike on the Hamilton Mountain Fire Tower Trail. This river is so wonderful. Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Moffit Beach.

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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Current weather conditions at Sacandaga River - Middle Branch, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: INDIAN LAKE 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville, Ny, Johnstown
24 miles away
A ®Great hotel, Guests love,® stay at the Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville Hotel. Conveniently located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains the hotel is only 7 miles from the NYS...

Johnstown/Gloversville Super 8 Motel, Johnstown
24 miles away
Any season is a good season here. All four seasons are packed with engaging activities. Skiing, horse racing, car racing, gambling, sight-seeing and many more pursuits are happening all year round. Wh...

Econo Lodge Fultonville, Fultonville
28 miles away
Our beautifully appointed, newly renovated hotel is conveniently located at Exit 28 on the New York State Thruway, I-90. The Rooms overlook the picturesque Mohawk River. Our facilities include an on-...



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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 , 44 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, 3430 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, Ny, Johnstown , 24 miles away
Johnstown/Gloversville Super 8 Motel, Johnstown , 24 miles away
Econo Lodge Fultonville, Fultonville , 28 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Amsterdam, Amsterdam , 30 miles away
Rodeway Inn Palatine Bridge, Palatine Bridge , 34 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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