New York whitewater - Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County

Tompkins county, Podunk Road to Route 96 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+(IV)     2 miles
  This section of Taughannock Creek in New York is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III+(IV) section. The put-in location is a short drive from Ithaca, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The nature scenery of Tompkins County and the water flowing gracefully down Taughannock Creek make the trip here worthwhile. 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. There are
    campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The rivers for whitewater rafting
and kayaking here in New York are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too.

Briefly about the general area:
A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Taughannock Creek; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Through the summer months at Taughannock Creek highs are regularly in the 80's, and
 
the nighttime is somewhat cooler of course, generally in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are typically in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Taughannock Creek.

Taughannock Creek, Podunk Road to Route 96 bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+(IV)
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.52069
Longitude: -76.6605

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.52959
Longitude: -76.6373

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Local climate location: AURORA RESEARCH FARM 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Rodeway Inn & Suites, Ithaca
10 miles away
Enjoy a very comfortable and tastefully decorated hotel while you visit this historic town. Our hotel is conveniently located on Route 13 near Routes 96 and 79. We are minutes from the downtown Ithaca...

Comfort Inn Ithaca, Ithaca
11 miles away
79 beautifully kept and quiet rooms, all with interior corridors and away from the main road. Relax in one of our whirlpool rooms and wake up to the great variety found on our deluxe continental break...

Ithaca Super 8 Motel, Ithaca
11 miles away
The Award Winning Super 8 motel at Ithaca, NY offers great proximity to Cornell University, Ithaca College, Cayuga Lake, and just minutes from the center of downtown Ithaca with great shopping and res...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ithaca, New York, the metro area neareast to Taughannock Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Taughannock Creek.
 Whitewater Near Taughannock Creek:
Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Above 80-foot waterfall)
Salmon Creek, Tompkins County , 8 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Ludlowville Falls to Cayuga Lake)
Cascadilla Creek, Tompkins County , 12 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Collegetown to Ithaca)
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Cornell Plantations to Beebe Lake)
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 15 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Route 13 Bridge to Cornell Plantations)
Fall Creek, Tompkins County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Etna to Forest Home)
Sixmile Creek, Tompkins County , 18 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Rt 79 to Brooktondale)
Cayuta Creek, Schuyler County , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 40 miles long (Main)
Owasco River, Cayuga County , 22 miles away, Class II(III) - 3 miles long (Canoga Road to Turnpike Road)
Keuka Outlet, Yates County , 26 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Penn Yan to Dresden)
 Ski Areas Near Taughannock Creek:
Greek Peak, New York , 35 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 36 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 44 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 50 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bristol Mountain, New York , 53 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Swain, New York , 83 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 88 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 90 miles away, 650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Taughannock Creek:
Rodeway Inn & Suites, Ithaca , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Ithaca, Ithaca , 11 miles away
Ithaca Super 8 Motel, Ithaca , 11 miles away
Meadow Court Inn, Ithaca , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Ithaca, Ny, Ithaca , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Taughannock Creek:
Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg, 1 miles away
Cool-lea Camp, Alpine, 10 miles away
Potomac Group Campground, Schuyler County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Taughannock Creek:
Potomac Trail, Schuyler County , 9 miles away
Burnt Hill Trail, Schuyler County , 10 miles away
Interloken Trail, Schuyler County , 10 miles away
Gorge Trail, Schuyler County , 11 miles away
South Slope Trail, Schuyler County , 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Taughannock Creek:
Trumansburg Public Golf Course, Trumansburg , 1 miles away
Cedar View Golf Course, Lansing , 5 miles away
Hillendale Golf Course, Ithaca , 5 miles away

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