New York whitewater - Plattekill Creek, Catskill Mountains, Greene / Ulster County
Greene / Ulster
county,
Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 2 miles
The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Kingston, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The beautiful scenery of Greene / Ulster County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming
here. Plattekill Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Platte Clove Road to West Saugerties stretch is the only one. 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.
You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. This section of Plattekill Creek is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The river winds through the Catskill Mountains and you get great scenery.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Plattekill Creek. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. The winter comes
with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Plattekill Creek. A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Plattekill Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain while February is commonly the driest month. Near Plattekill Creek you hit upon perfect places like Plattekill Clove.
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