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New York whitewater - Delaware River - West Branch, Catskill Mountains, Delaware County
Delaware
county,
Delhi to Walton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 18 miles
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This stretch of Delaware River - West Branch in New York is 18 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling stretch along Delaware |
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River - West Branch. The scenic beauty of New York and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The campgrounds here at Delaware River - West Branch are pretty good. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are
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Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Delaware River - West Branch is a rather typical place; May is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. During the summertime months here at Delaware River - West Branch, high temperatures usually get into the 70's, and through summer nights | |
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temperatures are in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Delaware River - West Branch temperatures sink to the 0's.
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QUICK STATS AW Class:
I-II
Length:
18
miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
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Paddler input for Delaware River - West Branch, New York:

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