New York whitewater - Kiskatom Creek, Catskill Mountains, Greene County

Greene county, Winter Clove to Hearts Content Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V(V+)     4.5 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Winter Clove to Hearts Content Road section of Kiskatom Creek in New York is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are many
    good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The wonderful New York scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Kiskatom Creek have people coming here. The Catskill Mountains scenery is wonderful. Kiskatom Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling
sections, the Winter Clove to Hearts Content Road section is the only one. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
Kiskatom Creek is a good location of common precipitation; most of the rain falls through May, and February is the month with the least moisture.
Through the warm days of summer at Kiskatom Creek highs are typically in the 70's; the nighttime is a little chillier of course, regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Kiskatom Creek dipping down into the 0's through winter nights.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V(V+)
Length: 4.5 miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.24309
Longitude: -74.0283

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.23949
Longitude: -73.9992

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Current weather conditions at Kiskatom Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Friar Tuck Resort and Spa, Catskill
3 miles away
The unspoiled beauty and serenity of the Catskill region offers the meeting planner a logical alternative to the traditional urban conference hotel and city convention center. With its convenient prox...

Hotel Mountain Brook, Tannersville
8 miles away
Luxury boutique hotel located in the Catskill Mountains only 4 miles from Hunter Mountain....

Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties
8 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,...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kiskatom Creek.
 Ski Areas Near Kiskatom Creek:
Hunter Mountain, New York , 14 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 17 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 34 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 44 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 48 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 52 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 52 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 52 miles away, 640 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Kiskatom Creek:
Friar Tuck Resort and Spa, Catskill , 3 miles away
Hotel Mountain Brook, Tannersville , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Saugerties, Saugerties , 8 miles away
Howard Johnson Inn - Saugerties, Saugerties , 8 miles away
Quality Inn And Conference Center, Catskill , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kiskatom Creek:
Whip-o-will Campsite, Purling, 2 miles away
Brookside Campgrounds, Catskill, 2 miles away
Pine Hollow Campgrounds And Pine Hollow Estates, Palenville, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Kiskatom Creek:
Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 16 miles away
Willow Trail, Ulster County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Kiskatom Creek

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