RAFTING THE HUDSON GORGE?

On several occasions I have seen whitewater rafting in action on the Black River in Watertown. And I have heard of some great rafting in Letchworth Park gorge. The most popular whitewater rafting in Upstate NY is the Hudson River.

There are several outfitters on the river that have appeared in the ADK Explorer over the year of reading with good and bad reviews. However, the most recent article captivated my attention because it provided some nice details for rafting on the Hudson.

This trip depicted in the map
Travel distance: 17 miles
Duration: 5 hrs
Details: 3 miles of heavy rapids on the Indian to its confluence with the Hudson; 3 miles of milder rapids and calm water on the Hudson; 8 miles of heavy rapids in the gorge; 3 miles of mild rapids and then calm water to the takeout.

Although I have yet to attempt such an adrenaline filled adventure, I feel more determined to take a whitewater rafting trip in the near future. It sounds like a great plan for guys weekend trip in the ADK's.