New York whitewater - Moodna Creek, Orange County

Orange county, Woodbury Creek to Old Forge Hill Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     6 miles
  The Woodbury Creek to Old Forge Hill Road stretch of Moodna Creek in New York is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The put-in location is a short drive from Kingston, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
    or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Moodna Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Woodbury
Creek to Old Forge Hill Road section is the only one. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful scenery of New York and the cool fresh water will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
Moodna Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; during the month of May you get the most rain around here while February is usually the driest month. Going for a hike on the Stillwell Lake Trail is always a tremendous adventure.
Through the warm months
 
highs here at Moodna Creek get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Moodna Creek are in the 10's.

Moodna Creek, Woodbury Creek to Old Forge Hill Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.4089
Longitude: -74.07451

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.45669
Longitude: -74.04001

Paddler input for Moodna Creek, New York:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines




Current weather conditions at Moodna Creek, New York
WXPort

Local climate location: MOHONK LAKE 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge West Point, New Windsor
2 miles away
Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, the Econolodge West Point in New Windsor, NY features free wireless high speed internet service, free continental breakfast buffet, completely renovat...

New Windsor-Days Inn West Point/Stewart Int L Airport, New Windsor
3 miles away
* The Days Inn Newburgh is conveniently located in the heart of the Hudson Valley. We overlook beautiful Washington Lake. * Stewart International Airport is just two miles away with Free Shuttle Se...

Quality Inn & Suites, Newburgh
4 miles away
Perfect for business and leisure travelers alike, the Quality Inn & Suites of Newburgh features free high speed internet service, hot breakfast buffet, full-service restaurant and lounge, meeting and ...



OTHER_INFO
  All New York Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York.
Books about whitewater paddling on Moodna Creek, New York
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Moodna 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 Moodna Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Moodna Creek.
 Whitewater Near Moodna Creek:
Popolopen Creek, Orange County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (to Popolopen Bridge)
Wappinger Creek, Dutchess County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Red Oak Mills to New Hamburg)
Wallkill River, Orange/ Ulster County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 30 miles long (Walden to mouth)
Ramapo River, Orange/ Rockland County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Route 210 to Ramapo)
Peters Kill River, Ulster County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Minnewaska to Rondout Creek)
Rondout Creek, Ulster County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (High Falls Dam to Wallkill River)
Rochester Creek, Ulster County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Liebhardt to Mill Brook)
Rondout Creek, Ulster/ Sullivan County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Buttermilk Falls Brook to Rondout)
Vernooy Kill River, Ulster County , 28 miles away, Class II-V - 7.3 miles long (End of Lundy Road)
Rondout Creek, Ulster County , 29 miles away, Class III-V+ - 5 miles long (Lackawack to US 209)
 Ski Areas Near Moodna Creek:
Sterling Forest, New York , 15 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 19 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 32 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 33 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 33 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 40 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 41 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 47 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 48 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 55 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Moodna Creek:
Econo Lodge West Point, New Windsor , 2 miles away
New Windsor-Days Inn West Point/Stewart Int L Airport, New Windsor , 3 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Newburgh , 4 miles away
New York City Newburgh Stewart Airport Super 8 Motel, Newburgh , 4 miles away
Howard Johnson Inn, Newburgh , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Moodna Creek:
Beaver Pond, Bear Mountain, 8 miles away
Sebago Cabins Harriman, Bear Mountain, 8 miles away
Newburgh/New York City N KOA, Plattekill, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Moodna Creek:
Stillwell Lake Trail, Orange County , 5 miles away
Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, Orange County , 11 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Putnam County , 12 miles away
Breakneck Ridge Trail, Rockland County , 12 miles away
Woodtown Trail, Rockland County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Moodna Creek:
Gateway National Recreation Area, Brooklyn - NY , 43 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 63 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Moodna Creek:
Central Valley Golf Club, Central Valley , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Moodna Creek

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater