Whitewater Kayaking & Rafting in New York

 

Beaver River: Moshier Pond to Belfort Pond
This eTrail includes three sections of New York's Beaver River: Moshier Pond to Moshier Powerhouse, Eagle Pond to Soft Maple Reservoir, and Taylorville to Belfort Pond. The Moshier section of the Beav...
From the guidebook "Classic Northeastern Whitewater Guide"
Running the Rivers of North America
Belfort, NY - Whitewater Paddling - 3 miles

Black River: 140 Newell Street, Watertown, to Fish Island, Dexter
While the scenery on the Black River in Jefferson County, New York, may be schizophrenic, the big-volume, drop-pool nature of the rapids is consistent throughout the seven-and-a-half-mile paddle. Sta...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States"
Running the Rivers of North America
Watertown, NY - Whitewater Paddling - 7.5 miles

Black River: Watertown to Brownville
Set in the midst of a dying mill town only a few miles from Lake Ontario, at first glance the Black seems an unlikely location for a whitewater run. But less than 100 yards from the put-in you’ll beco...
From the guidebook "Classic Northeastern Whitewater Guide"
Running the Rivers of North America
Watertown, NY - Whitewater Paddling - 7 miles

Boreas River: Route 28 North to Minerva bridge
There are only a few rivers whose reputations do not overshadow actual fact. Most paddlers commonly exaggerate the difficulty of rivers and rapids to the point that the unsuspecting listener really do...
From the guidebook "Classic Northeastern Whitewater Guide"
Running the Rivers of North America
Minerva, NY - Whitewater Paddling - 7 miles

Boreas River: Route 28 North to Minerva bridge
The Boreas River within the Adirondack Park contains one of the more continuous sections of Class IV whitewater in the Northeast. A narrow river filled with boulders and ledges, the Boreas tumbles in...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States"
Running the Rivers of North America
North River, NY - Whitewater Paddling

Delaware River: Hancock, NY to Trenton, NJ
The Hancock area can get pretty crowded during the summer. The upper river (Hancock to Narrowsburg) flows between high, green hills and flat, grassy banks. The area is surprisingly remote, and very ...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States"
Running the Rivers of North America
Hancock, PA - Whitewater Paddling (About Top Trails)

Esopus Creek: Route 28 to Phoenicia
The Esopus Creek is located in the heart of New York’s Catskill Mountains. Its moderate rapids, generally good scenery, and reliable release schedule make it a favorite of both open- and closed-boater...
From the guidebook "Classic Northeastern Whitewater Guide"
Running the Rivers of North America
Allaben, NY - Whitewater Paddling - 3 miles

Fish Creek: Point Rock Bridge, Ava, to Taberg
Fish Creek is one of New York State's most scenic whitewater runs, slicing through over five miles of sheer slate-walled canyon. Eighteen waterfalls cascade into the canyon, some free-falling over 90...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States"
Running the Rivers of North America
Taberg, NY - Whitewater Paddling

Hudson / Indian Rivers: Indian River to Route 28
The Hudson River Gorge is certainly one of the finest runs in the East. Utterly majestic scenery, complete isolation from the daily routine, and challenging rapids all make this trip unforgettable. Th...
From the guidebook "Classic Northeastern Whitewater Guide"
Running the Rivers of North America
Minerva, NY - Whitewater Paddling - 12.5 miles

Hudson River: Indian River to Barton Mines Road (Route 28)
The 12-mile pitch from the NY Route 28N bridge to the junction with Indian River combines moderate whitewater with an enchanting stillwater wilderness. The chute of Long Falls followed by the Class I...
From the guidebook "Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States"
Running the Rivers of North America
Indian Lake, NY - Whitewater Paddling - 12 miles