New York whitewater, West Canada Creek - South Branch Hamilton county, Fayle Road to Nobleboro section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(IV)     5 miles   The scenic beauty of New York and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. If you're coming from Amsterdam it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.   This section of West Canada Creek - South Branch is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(IV) section. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave West Canada Creek - South Branch without first going for a hike along the California Trail. At West Canada Creek - South Branch you always meet someone from Hoffmeister. There's great hiking along the Twin Lakes Trail. Through the summer at West Canada Creek - South Branch highs are commonly in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at West Canada Creek - South Branch are in the 0's. West Canada Creek - South Branch, Fayle Road to Nobleboro 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 West Canada Creek - South Branch.   Whitewater Near West Canada Creek - South Branch: West Canada Creek, Oneida/ Herkimer County, 2 miles away       Class III - 3.5 miles long (Big Brook to Route 8) West Canada Creek - South Branch, Hamilton County, 3 miles away       Class II(IV) - 5 miles long (Fayle Road to Nobleboro) West Canada Creek, Herkimer County, 7 miles away       Class III - 1.5 miles long (Ohio Gorge) Black River - South Branch, Herkimer County, 7 miles away       Class II-IV - 8 miles long (South Lake to Black River) Black River, Herkimer/ Oneida County, 11 miles away       Class I-IV - 6 miles long (North Lake to Farr Road) East Canada Creek, Hamilton/ Herkimer/ Fulton County, 12 miles away       Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Powley Place to Stratford) Spruce Creek, Herkimer County, 13 miles away       Class II-V+ - 6.5 miles long (Salisbury to Dolgeville) Moose River - South Branch, Hamilton/Herkimer County, 14 miles away       Class II-IV - 20 miles long (Rock Dam to McKeever) Black River, Herkimer County, 15 miles away       Class I-V - 8 miles long (Farr Road to Enos) East Canada Creek, Herkimer/ Fulton/ Montgomery County, 15 miles away       Class I-III - 8 miles long (Dolgeville to Route 5)   Ski Areas Near West Canada Creek - South Branch: McCauley Mountain, New York , 18 miles away, 633 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs Woods Valley, New York , 40 miles away, 500 foot drop, 3 lifts, 12 runs Snow Ridge, New York , 44 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 22 runs Ski Plattekill, New York , 57 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 35 runs Gore Mountain, New York , 57 miles away, 2300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 88 runs Belleayre, New York , 67 miles away, 1404 foot drop, 8 lifts, 47 runs Windham Mountain, New York , 67 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 46 runs Mount Pisgah, New York , 67 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Hickory Ski Center, New York , 69 miles away, 1280 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs Hunter Mountain, New York , 73 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 55 runs   Marinas Near West Canada Creek - South Branch: Clark's Marina, Inlet , 18 miles away   Hotels Near West Canada Creek - South Branch: Overlook Mansion, Little Falls , 18 miles away Canal Side Inn, Little Falls , 18 miles away Travelodge Little Falls, Little Falls , 18 miles away Adirondack Lodge Old Forge, Old Forge , 20 miles away Red Roof Inn & Suites Herkimer, Herkimer , 23 miles away   Campgrounds Near West Canada Creek - South Branch: North Lake, Cold Brook, 11 miles away Adirondack Gateway Campground, Cold Brook, 13 miles away Moose River Plains - Red River, Inlet, 15 miles away   Trails Near West Canada Creek - South Branch: California Trail, Herkimer , 8 miles away Twin Lakes Trail, Herkimer , 12 miles away Party Trail, Herkimer , 13 miles away Forty Mountain Trail, Herkimer , 15 miles away Stone Dam Trail, Herkimer , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near West Canada Creek - South Branch: Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 46 miles away Glimmerglass State Park, New York , 30 miles away Pixley Falls State Park, New York , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near West Canada Creek - South Branch: Inlet Golf Club, Inlet , 17 miles away Little Falls Municipal Golf Course, Little Falls , 18 miles away Thendara Golf Club, Thendara , 20 miles away   Lakes Near West Canada Creek - South Branch Mounts Creek Lake, Herkimer , 4 miles away Morehouse Lake, Hamilton , 9 miles away G Lake, Hamilton , 12 miles away