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Moose, United State (eastern)
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Upstate New York
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
Middle Moose 4 to 5 miles in two to four hours; Lower Moose 10 to 14 miles in
five to seven hours; Bottom Moose 4 to 5 miles in four to six hours
Season
Middle Moose May through October; Lower Moose April, May, and October; Bottom
Moose mid-April through mid-June and October. The water flow usually peaks in
spring
Weather
Due to the cold water (about 35F during rafting season), you'll need to wear a
wet suit, as well as wool socks, a wool hat and sweater, and polypropylene
underwear. Heavy snow or rain can make road access to the Moose difficult.
April is usually filled with more days of snow and rain than days of sunshine.
Daytime temperatures range from the 30s to the 50s, nighttime temperatures from
the teens into the 30s. May sees daytime temperatures in the 60s, nighttime in
the 40s.
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Location: about 35 miles north of Utica;
about 160 miles southwest of Montreal; about 215 miles northwest of New York
City
Boats: Kayaks, oar boats, paddle rafts
Rapids: Middle Moose Class II and III (with one Class IV); Lower
Moose Class III, IV, and V; Bottom Moose Class V+. Clear, icy water turns silty
during spring runoff
Lodging: Campgrounds in the Adirondack foothills, as well as a wide
variety of accommodations in Old Forge and Utica
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attractions
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Special features:
Hardwood forests and rolling hills
Sudden drops and quick turns between ledges and boulder-filled chutes make the
Moose one of the most demanding runs in the East
Wildflowers in June
White-tailed deer, bears, beavers, minks, river otters, great blue herons,
ospreys, songbirds
Middle Moose is suitable for first-time rafters
Lower Moose is a challenging white-water trip for experienced paddlers in great
condition
Bottom Moose is recommended for serious paddlers
Nearby excursions:
Adirondack Park
Lake Placid
Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake
Great Camp Sagamore in Raquette Lake
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