New York whitewater, Black River Herkimer Oneida county, Enos to Route 72 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The scenic beauty of New York and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Utica-Rome, there's a road     map further down the page with more info on that. There's camping available near Black River. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The Enos to Route 72 stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. This stretch of Black River in New York is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly   about the general area: Going for a hike along the Forty Mountain Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. Pixley Falls State Park is a wonderful location to visit, and you'll meet a lot of people from Forestport here. This is a great river. A tour to Black River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Crandall Falls. Have a wonderful hiking adventure along the Stone Dam Trail. For the duration of the warm months highs here at Black River reach the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Black River tend to be in the 0's. Black River, Enos to Route 72 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Black River.   Whitewater Near Black River: Black River, Herkimer/ Oneida County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Enos to Route 72) Cincinnati Creek, Oneida County, 5 miles away       Class V - 4.5 miles long (Remsen to Barneveld) Little Black Creek, Herkimer/ Oneida County, 6 miles away       Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Hughes Road to Black River) Little Woodhull Creek, Herkimer/ Oneida County, 6 miles away       Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Stone Dam Trail to Kincaid Road) West Canada Creek, Herkimer County, 7 miles away       Class II - 28 miles long (Trenton Falls to Herkimer) Woodhull Creek, Herkimer/ Oneida County, 8 miles away       Class III-V - 10 miles long (Chub Pond to Horton Road) Black River, Oneida County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Hawkinsville to Norton Road) Black River, Herkimer County, 9 miles away       Class I-V - 8 miles long (Farr Road to Enos) Black River, Oneida / Lewis County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 2.7 miles long (Hawkinsville to Port Leyden) Moose River, Oneida/ Lewis County, 11 miles away       Class IV - 9 miles long (Rock Island to Fowlersville)   Ski Areas Near Black River: Woods Valley, New York , 18 miles away, 500 foot drop, 3 lifts, 12 runs McCauley Mountain, New York , 19 miles away, 633 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Snow Ridge, New York , 23 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 22 runs Dry Hill, New York , 60 miles away, 300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Toggenburg, New York , 64 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Ski Plattekill, New York , 65 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 35 runs Labrador Mountain, New York , 70 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Belleayre, New York , 77 miles away, 1404 foot drop, 8 lifts, 47 runs Song Mountain, New York , 77 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Gore Mountain, New York , 79 miles away, 2300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 88 runs   Marinas Near Black River: A-Ok Campgrounds & Marina, Westernville , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Black River: Hampton Inn Utica, Utica , 15 miles away Knights Inn Utica, Utica , 15 miles away Red Roof Inn Utica, Utica , 15 miles away Best Western Gateway Adirondack Inn, Utica , 16 miles away Days Inn Utica, Utica , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Black River: Kayuta Lake Campground, Forestport, 2 miles away Trail's End Campground, Hinckley, 5 miles away Trails End, Cold Brook, 5 miles away   Trails Near Black River: Stone Dam Trail, Herkimer , 7 miles away Forty Mountain Trail, Herkimer , 7 miles away Party Trail, Herkimer , 10 miles away Twin Lakes Trail, Herkimer , 12 miles away California Trail, Herkimer , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Black River: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 24 miles away Pixley Falls State Park, New York , 14 miles away Delta Lake State Park, New York , 20 miles away Whetstone Gulf State Park, New York , 28 miles away   Golf Courses Near Black River: Alder Creek Golf Course, Alder Creek , 5 miles away Newport Golf Club Of, Poland , 10 miles away Woodgate Pines Golf Club, Boonville , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Black River Hinckley Reservoir, Herkimer , 5 miles away Chub Pond, Herkimer , 9 miles away Woodhull Lake, Herkimer , 15 miles away