New York whitewater - Esopus Creek, Catskill Mountains, Ulster County Ulster county, Glenerie Falls to Saugerties section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV(V)     7 miles   The put-in is not too far from Kingston, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Esopus Creek in New York is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV(V) section of whitewater. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.     When you're paddling down a Catskill Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of New York and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Glenerie Falls to Saugerties section is just one of them. The average New York whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Esopus Creek during the warmest time of the year are in the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. Through   the wintertime highs are commonly in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Esopus Creek are in the 0's. A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Esopus Creek; most of the rain falls through May while February is generally the driest month. A short tour to Glenerie Falls is always worthwhile. Esopus Creek, Glenerie Falls to Saugerties road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV(V) Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.0204 Longitude: -73.98561 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.062 Longitude: -73.96641 Paddler input for Esopus Creek, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Esopus Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties 2 miles away Welcome to the Howard Johnson in Saugerties, New York! Easily accessible from I-87 (NY Thruway) Exit 20. Heated Indoor Pool/2 AAA Diamond Rating/Safes in all rooms. Free WIFI Internet Access in all ro... Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties 3 miles away Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, and the host hotel for the area's Horses In The Sun (HITS) event, the Comfort Inn of Saugerties NY features free wireless high speed internet service,... Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Kingston 4 miles away Conveniently located in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Mountains, the Courtyard by Marriott Kingston should be your first stop when traveling to the Hudson Valley. We are just minutes from the Ne...   Catskill Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Catskill Mountains. Catskill Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Catskill Mountains. All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Esopus Creek, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Esopus Creek, New York. Find a whitewater outfitter in New York Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Kingston, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingston, New York, the metro area neareast to Esopus Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Esopus Creek.   Whitewater Near Esopus Creek: Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Stillwater Road to Tongore Road) Beaver Kill River, Ulster County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill) Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #1 to Saw Kill Road) Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Below Reservoir #2 to Reservoir #1) Plattekill Creek, Greene / Ulster County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties) Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Big Indian to Allaben) Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bingham Mills to Route 9G) Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 11 miles away, Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Meads Mountain Road bridge to Chestnut Hill Road) Catskill Creek, Greene County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Austin Glen)   Ski Areas Near Esopus Creek: Hunter Mountain, New York , 18 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 24 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Catamount, New York , 35 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Catamount, Massachusetts , 35 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Belleayre, New York , 37 miles away, 1404 vertical feet Thunder Ridge, New York , 39 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sterling Forest, New York , 44 miles away, 400 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 46 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Mt. Peter, New York , 46 miles away, 400 vertical feet Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 47 miles away, 640 vertical feet   Hotels Near Esopus Creek: Saugerties Howard Johnson Inn, Saugerties , 2 miles away Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties , 3 miles away Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Kingston , 4 miles away Sky Top Motel, Kingston , 5 miles away Superlodge, Kingston , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Esopus Creek: Blue Mt Camp Ground, Saugerties, 2 miles away Saugerties/Woodstock KOA, Saugerties, 4 miles away Rip Van winkle Campgrounds, Saugerties, 5 miles away   Trails Near Esopus Creek: Willow Trail, Ulster County , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Esopus Creek