New York whitewater - Sixmile Creek, Tompkins County

Tompkins county, Rt 79 to Brooktondale section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     3 miles
  This section of Sixmile Creek in New York is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. The scenic beauty of Tompkins County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Ithaca, as you can see on the road map further down. This is the only paddling stretch along
    Sixmile Creek. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The campgrounds here at Sixmile Creek are pretty good.
No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Sixmile Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are commonly in the 30's with temperatures at Sixmile Creek dipping down into the 10's during winter nights.
The yearly rain here at Sixmile Creek is about average; June is when you get the most rain here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 

Sixmile Creek, Rt 79 to Brooktondale road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.40259
Longitude: -76.43561

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.38199
Longitude: -76.38701

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Current weather conditions at Sixmile Creek, New York
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Local climate location: AURORA RESEARCH FARM 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Embassy Inn Motel, Ithaca
4 miles away
Family owned and operated motel with all newly renovated non-smoking rooms 1 miles east of Cornell with wireless internet and air conditioning. Complimentary continental breakfast for all guests....

Best Western University Inn, Ithaca
4 miles away
Choose this pet-friendly Ithaca, New York hotel situated on the Cornell University Campus and minutes away from Ithaca College, Cayuga Lake and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. Welcome to the Best ...

Statler Hotel at Cornell University, Ithaca
6 miles away
Star Rating 3 The Statler Hotel is centrally located on the beautiful Cornell campus overlooking the rolling country side and the city of Ithaca the heart of the scenic Finger Lakes region of New Y...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sixmile Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sixmile Creek:
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Etna to Forest Home)
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 4 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Route 13 Bridge to Cornell Plantations)
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Cornell Plantations to Beebe Lake)
Cascadilla Creek, Tompkins County , 6 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Collegetown to Ithaca)
Salmon Creek, Tompkins County , 12 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Ludlowville Falls to Cayuga Lake)
Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Above 80-foot waterfall)
Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Podunk Road to Route 96 bridge)
Cayuta Creek, Schuyler County , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 40 miles long (Main)
 Ski Areas Near Sixmile Creek:
Greek Peak, New York , 19 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 26 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 38 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Bristol Mountain, New York , 71 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 85 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sixmile Creek:
Embassy Inn Motel, Ithaca , 4 miles away
Best Western University Inn, Ithaca , 4 miles away
Statler Hotel at Cornell University, Ithaca , 6 miles away
Courtyard Ithaca, Ithaca , 6 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson of Ithaca, Ithaca , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sixmile Creek:
Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca, 6 miles away
Robert H. Treman, Ithaca, 7 miles away
Buckridge Nudist Park, Candor, 10 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Sixmile Creek:
Ithaca City Golf Course, Ithaca , 6 miles away

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