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.   QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.84849 Longitude: -74.2709 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.796 Longitude: -74.2463 Paddler input for Rochester Creek, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rochester Creek, New York Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson 3 miles away Discover 600 acres of majestic landscapes and the fabled Shawangunk Mountains adjacent to Minnewaska State Park. Located only 20 minutes from New Paltz or Kingston, New York. The Lexington Hudson Vall... Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz 9 miles away Mohonk Mountain House is a spectacular Victorian Castle overlooking Lake Mohonk, in the heart of a scenic natural area comprised of more than 26,000 acres. Since 1869, guests have found a place f... Nevele Grande Resort, Ellenville 12 miles away Nestled in a valley, The Nevele Grande Resort occupies 1000 idyllic acres in the shadow of the Shawangonk Mountains in upstate New York. A renovated and updated Catskill resort offering a variety of a...   All New York Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New York. Books about whitewater paddling on Rochester Creek, New York List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Rochester 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 Rochester Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rochester Creek.   Whitewater Near Rochester Creek: Peters Kill River, Ulster County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Minnewaska to Rondout Creek) Rondout Creek, Ulster/ Sullivan County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Buttermilk Falls Brook to Rondout) Vernooy Kill River, Ulster County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 7.3 miles long (End of Lundy Road) Rondout Creek, Ulster County , 10 miles away, Class III-V+ - 5 miles long (Lackawack to US 209) Wallkill River, Orange/ Ulster County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 30 miles long (Walden to mouth) Rondout Creek, Ulster County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (High Falls Dam to Wallkill River) Woodland Creek, Ulster County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.2 miles long (Woodland Valley Campground to Esopus River) Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Big Indian to Boiceville) Beer Kill River - West Branch, Ulster County , 14 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (End of Greenfield Road Loop to end) Stony Clove Creek, Greene/ Ulster County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Confluence of Warner Creek and Siver Creek to Esopus River)   Ski Areas Near Rochester Creek: Hunter Mountain, New York , 20 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Belleayre, New York , 23 miles away, 1404 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York , 25 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Holiday Mountain, New York , 26 miles away, 400 vertical feet Sterling Forest, New York , 30 miles away, 400 vertical feet Mt. Peter, New York , 30 miles away, 400 vertical feet Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 36 miles away, 620 vertical feet Ski Plattekill, New York , 36 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 37 miles away, 1040 vertical feet Thunder Ridge, New York , 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rochester Creek: Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson , 3 miles away Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz , 9 miles away Nevele Grande Resort, Ellenville , 12 miles away Super 8 Motel - New Paltz, Ny, New Paltz , 14 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, New Paltz , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rochester Creek: Rondout Valley Camping Resort, Accord, 1 miles away So-hi Campground, Accord, 4 miles away Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Lazy River, Gardiner, 9 miles away   Trails Near Rochester Creek: Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster County , 6 miles away Vernooy Falls Trail, Ulster County , 8 miles away Phoenicia Trail, Ulster County , 13 miles away Comfort Trail, Orange County , 14 miles away Willow Trail, Ulster County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Rochester Creek: Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 58 miles away Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill - PA , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Rochester Creek