Upstate New York, between
Watertown and Lake Ontario
New York State Division of Tourism
One Commerce Plaza, Albany
New York 12245
+1 518 474 4116
800 225 5697
+1 518 486 6416 (fax)
Length of trip
7 or 8 miles in 4 hours
Season
Weekends in May, June, September, and October; daily in July and August. The
water flow usually peaks in May, but dam releases maintain a constant flow all
year
Weather
Spring and fall can be very cool, with temperatures ranging from 45F to 65F
(windbreakers and long underwear are recommended; you'll need a wet suit in
spring). Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 65F to 90F.
Location: about 250 miles northwest of New York City;
about 170 miles northeast of Buffalo; about 160 miles southwest of Montreal
Boats: Kayaks, paddle rafts
Rapids: Class III, IV, and V in spring; Class III in summer. The cool
water warms up in summer
Lodging: Campgrounds nearby, as well as hotels and motels in
Watertown
attractions
Special features:
Float through a deep gorge, past old dam sites and paper mills
Good hiking along the river
Wildflowers
Swimming in summer
Lovely autumn foliage
White-tailed deer, great blue herons, ducks, hawks
Great fishing (salmon, steelhead, walleye)
Suitable for novice, intermediate, and experienced river runners, depending on
the water level
Nearby excursions:
Fort Drum in Watertown
Thousand Islands
Lake Ontario
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