New York whitewater - Beer Kill River, Ulster County

Ulster county, Cape Road to Route 52 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V(V+)     3.5 miles
  This section of Beer Kill River in New York is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of New York and the water flowing gracefully down Beer Kill River have people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come.
    This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There are no other stretches to paddle along Beer Kill River than the Cape Road to Route 52 stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Beer Kill River
a wet place; September is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is May. At Beer Kill River throughout the summertime highs are in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 70's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 80's while Beer Kill River nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 70's.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V(V+)
Length: 3.5 miles
Average Gradient: 140 fpm
  

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