New York whitewater - West Canada Creek, Herkimer County
Herkimer
county,
Trenton Falls to Herkimer section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 28 miles
This section of West Canada Creek is 28 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Herkimer County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. 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. There
are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Utica-Rome, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general
area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at West Canada Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 70's, and the night is a little cooler of course, typically in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this
place gets highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at West Canada Creek drop into the 0's. West Canada Creek is a wet location that gets a lot of rain; November is when you get the most rain here, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
9 miles away
Budget Inn Motel is open 24 hours a day. Lots of attraction nearby. Cooperstown Hall of Fame half hour drive, Herkimer Diamond Mine 8 miles, 50 feet from New York State Thruway toll booth, Erie Canal ...
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