New York whitewater - Stony Creek, Adirondack Mountains, Warren County
Warren
county,
Roaring Branch to Hudson River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 4 miles
The Roaring Branch to Hudson River section of Stony Creek in New York is 4 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Glens Falls, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. 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. The Roaring Branch to Hudson River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. 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. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The river winds through the Adirondack Mountains and you get great scenery. The nature scenery of New York and the cool fresh water beats anything. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: An average amount of precipitation falls at Stony Creek; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest of the months
is February. High temperatures at Stony Creek through the summer are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Stony Creek are in the 0's.
13 miles away
Ramada Limited Lake George is just off Interstate 87 (Exit 21), a half a mile from the center of Lake George Village, and twenty-five miles north of Saratoga. This Lake George hotel is conveniently ...
13 miles away
The Lake View Hotel and Conference Ceter offers very Clean and comfortable rooms, and a game room. The Hotel is conveniently located directly off I-87 at exit 21. our hilltop location features specta...
13 miles away
The hotel is located in the center of Lake George Village. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, beaches, amusements, nightlife and historic landmarks. Public trolley stops at the hotel's entrance....
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