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
3 miles away
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