New York whitewater - Bash Bish Brook, Columbia / Berkshire County

Columbia / Berkshire county, Below Bash Bish Falls to Copake Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     0.6 miles
  The Below Bash Bish Falls to Copake Falls section of Bash Bish Brook in New York is 0.6 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Hudson, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer
    whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and spending some quality
time in nature are great reasons to come. This is the only paddling section along Bash Bish Brook. This section is very short so no need to bring snacks.

Briefly about the general area:
Bashbish Falls State Forest is a forest in the neighborhood of Bash Bish Brook that you can go to, and Bash Bish Falls is an inspiring place to visit while you're here. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Catamount is right next door to Bash Bish Brook, and don't leave Bash Bish Brook without first going for a hike along the Indian Trail.
The yearly precipitation
 
here at Bash Bish Brook is about average; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. All through the summertime months at Bash Bish Brook temperatures are usually in the 80's, and the overnight is a little colder of course, frequently in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are ordinarily in the 30's with temperatures at Bash Bish Brook dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. A river like this is too good to miss. Go for a hike on the Northrop Trail.

Bash Bish Brook, Below Bash Bish Falls to Copake Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 0.6 miles
Average Gradient: 150 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.1152
Longitude: -73.4986

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.11729
Longitude: -73.5094

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Current weather conditions at Bash Bish Brook, New York
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Local climate location: HUDSON COR FAC 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Great Barrington, Great Barrington
10 miles away
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Chambery Inn, Lee
11 miles away
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Great Barrington MA Travelodge, Great Barrington
12 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hudson, New York, the metro area neareast to Bash Bish Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bash Bish Brook.
 Whitewater Near Bash Bish Brook:
Housatonic River, Litchfield County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (below Falls Village Hydro Plant)
Housatonic River, Litchfield County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 22.5 miles long (Falls Village Hydro to Kent)
Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia/ Dutchess County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (Ancram to Elizaville)
Konkapot Brook, Berkshire County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (Mill River to Ashley Falls)
Kinderhook Creek, Columbia County , 19 miles away, Class I-V - 11 miles long (Valatie to Stockport)
Ten Mile River, Dutchess County , 20 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wassaic to NY line)
Housatonic River, Litchfield County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Bulls Bridge Dam to Gaylordsville)
Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bingham Mills to Route 9G)
Tenmile, Litchfield County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 4.2 miles long (South Dover NY to Gaylordsville Ct)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 24 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Big Indian to Allaben)
 Ski Areas Near Bash Bish Brook:
Catamount, Massachusetts , 3 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 13 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 19 miles away, 640 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 22 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 32 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Woodbury, Connecticut , 32 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 40 miles away, 625 vertical feet
Blandford, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 465 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bash Bish Brook:
Days Inn Great Barrington, Great Barrington , 10 miles away
Chambery Inn, Lee , 11 miles away
Great Barrington MA Travelodge, Great Barrington , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GREAT BARRINGTON, Great Barrington , 12 miles away
Sharon Motor Lodge, Sharon , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bash Bish Brook:
Taconic State Park Copake Falls, Copake Falls, 1 miles away
Camp Waubeeka, Copake, 3 miles away
Oleana Family Camp Grounds, Copake, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Bash Bish Brook:
Northrop Trail, Berkshire County , 1 miles away
Indian Trail, Berkshire County , 4 miles away
Elbow Trail, Berkshire County , 6 miles away
Wild Cat Trail, Berkshire County , 16 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Litchfield County , 17 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Bash Bish Brook:
Undermountain Golf Course, Copake , 3 miles away
Egremont Country Club, Great Barrington , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Bash Bish Brook

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