New York whitewater - Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County
Tompkins
county,
Above 80-foot waterfall section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 1 miles
If you're coming from Ithaca it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The natural beauty of New York and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Above 80-foot waterfall section is one of them. This is an extremely
short section so no need to bring snacks. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting
your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Taughannock Creek gets a common amount of yearly rainfall; the month with most of the rain is June, and the driest of the months is February. A trip to Taughannock Creek wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Taughannock Falls; Frontenac Point is very near and is a great spot to stop by. All through the summertime at Taughannock
Creek highs are frequently in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are regularly in the 30's, and night lows during the winter for Taughannock Creek tend to be in the 10's.
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