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Moose
Location: Upstate New York (about 35 miles north of Utica; about 160 miles southwest of Montreal; about 215 miles northwest of New York City). Length of trips: 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 35°F during rafting season), youll 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. Lodging: Campgrounds in the Adirondack foothills, as well as a wide variety of accommodations in Old Forge and Utica. 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. Special features:
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