New York whitewater, Taughannock Creek Tompkins county, Podunk Road to Route 96 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(IV)     2 miles   This stretch of Taughannock Creek is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater. If you're coming from Ithaca it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you     come because it is a very popular destination. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Tompkins County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you   feel great. Briefly about the general area: Robert H. Treman State Park is a splendid place to take a look at on a delightful day, and during your tour here you'll meet some folks from Trumansburg for sure. On a nice day at Taughannock Creek you can take a hike along the Potomac Trail. Going to Taughannock Falls State Park in the vicinity of Taughannock Creek is a tremendous thing to do; the Burnt Hill Trail is a nice hiking trail close by. Summertime at Taughannock Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's while Taughannock Creek night low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. Taughannock Creek, Podunk Road to Route 96 bridge 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 Taughannock Creek.   Whitewater Near Taughannock Creek: Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County, 1 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Podunk Road to Route 96 bridge) Taughannock Creek, Tompkins County, 1 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) Cayuta Creek, Schuyler County, 11 miles away       Class -blank- - 40 miles long (Main) Cascadilla Creek, Tompkins County, 13 miles away       Class V - 2 miles long (Collegetown to Ithaca) Fall Creek, Tompkins County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Cornell Plantations to Beebe Lake) Sixmile Creek, Tompkins County, 16 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Rt 79 to Brooktondale) Fall Creek, Tompkins County, 16 miles away       Class II - 6 miles long (Route 13 Bridge to Cornell Plantations) Fall Creek, Tompkins County, 19 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Etna to Forest Home) Owasco River, Cayuga County, 21 miles away       Class II(III) - 3 miles long (Canoga Road to Turnpike Road)   Ski Areas Near Taughannock Creek: Greek Peak, New York , 35 miles away, 952 foot drop, 9 lifts, 29 runs Song Mountain, New York , 36 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Labrador Mountain, New York , 44 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Toggenburg, New York , 50 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs Bristol Mountain, New York , 53 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 515 foot drop, 4 lifts, 13 runs Swain, New York , 83 miles away, 650 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 27 runs Dry Hill, New York , 88 miles away, 300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 90 miles away, 650 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs   Marinas Near Taughannock Creek: Allan H Treman State Marine Park, Ithaca , 9 miles away Southshore Marina, Scipio Center , 14 miles away Hibiscus Harbor, Union Springs , 16 miles away Mid River Marina, Union Springs , 16 miles away Montour Falls Marina & Campground, Montour Falls , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Taughannock Creek: Rodeway Inn & Suites, Ithaca , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ITHACA, Ithaca , 10 miles away Quality Inn Ithaca, Ithaca , 11 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Ithaca, Ithaca , 11 miles away Super 8 Ithaca, Ithaca , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Taughannock Creek: Taughannock Falls State Park, Trumansburg, 1 miles away Kingtown Beach Campsite, Trumansburg, 3 miles away Spruce Row Campsite, Ithaca, 3 miles away   Trails Near Taughannock Creek: Potomac Trail, Schuyler , 9 miles away Burnt Hill Trail, Schuyler , 10 miles away Interloken Trail, Schuyler , 10 miles away Gorge Trail, Schuyler , 11 miles away South Slope Trail, Schuyler , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Taughannock Creek: Taughannock Falls State Park, New York , 3 miles away Robert H. Treman State Park, New York , 8 miles away Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, New York , 10 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   Lakes Near Taughannock Creek Seneca Lake, Seneca , 17 miles away Spencer Lake, Tioga , 17 miles away