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.
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