New York whitewater - Rochester Creek, Ulster County
Ulster
county,
Liebhardt to Mill Brook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 5.5 miles
The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. If you're coming from Kingston it's not a long drive at all to the starting location. The natural beauty of New York and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This section of Rochester Creek in New York is 5.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Rochester Creek doesn't
have a lot of paddling stretches, the Liebhardt to Mill Brook stretch is the only one. There's camping available near Rochester Creek. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. No matter if you're whitewater rafting
or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Rochester Creek during the warm months are in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Rochester Creek. Rochester Creek is a wet place that gets much precipitation; November is when you get the most rain here while February is frequently the driest month. Go for a hike on the Kanape Jeep Trail.
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