New York whitewater - Salmon Creek, Tompkins County
Tompkins
county,
Ludlowville Falls to Cayuga Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 2 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The Ludlowville Falls to Cayuga Lake stretch of Salmon Creek in Tompkins County is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Ithaca, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds
nearby. Salmon Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Ludlowville Falls to Cayuga Lake stretch is the only one. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The beautiful scenery of Tompkins County and the water flowing gracefully
down Salmon Creek will make you feel great. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the long summer days here at Salmon Creek, high temperatures commonly get into the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. The cold days of the
wintertime come with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Salmon Creek. The yearly precipitation here at Salmon Creek is about average; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain while February is frequently the driest month. Do schedule some time to stop by Myers Point close to Salmon Creek if you have a chance, and a wonderful place to visit is The Gulf.
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