New York whitewater - Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia/ Dutchess County

Columbia/ Dutchess county, Ancram to Elizaville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     14 miles
 
Latitude: 42.0499
Longitude: -73.6336 Says eric

Hey, for anyone interested in kyaking or Canoeing down the Ro-Jan Kill beware: There are many downed trees, which in an instant could pin you down and end your life.  No one maintains this water way, and in many sections you will be forced by naturally occurring dams to get out of your canoe, or kyak and walk you and your vessel down stream through thickets of nettle. Personally I completed a trip down this beautiful stream unaware of the many deadly stimuli. So if in the near future you plan to
    get away from everything, just take note to the above. Says Sam Levine

The nature scenery of New York and the water flowing gracefully down Roeliff Jansen Kill River attract people from near and far. This section of Roeliff Jansen Kill River in New York is 14 miles long
and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Hudson, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The campgrounds here at Roeliff Jansen Kill River are pretty good. No need to look hard for hotels, but  
you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Ancram to Elizaville section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summer highs here at Roeliff Jansen Kill River reach the 80's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are generally in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Roeliff Jansen Kill River descend into the 0's. Roeliff Jansen Kill River gets a common amount of annual precipitation; during May this area sees the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture.

Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Ancram to Elizaville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 14 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.0499
Longitude: -73.6336

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.04679
Longitude: -73.80091

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Current weather conditions at Roeliff Jansen Kill River, New York
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Local climate location: ALCOVE DAM 16 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Roeliff Jansen Kill River.
 Whitewater Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River:
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 10 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Big Indian to Allaben)
Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bingham Mills to Route 9G)
Bash Bish Brook, Columbia / Berkshire County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 0.6 miles long (Below Bash Bish Falls to Copake Falls)
Catskill Creek, Greene County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Austin Glen)
Kinderhook Creek, Columbia County , 16 miles away, Class I-V - 11 miles long (Valatie to Stockport)
Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek)
Beaver Kill River, Ulster County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties)
Potic Creek River, Greene County , 19 miles away, Class II-V - 3.8 miles long (Schoharie Turnpike Bridge to Sandy Plains Road)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Stillwater Road to Tongore Road)
 Ski Areas Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River:
Catamount, New York , 18 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 18 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York , 29 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 30 miles away, 640 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 35 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 39 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 40 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Woodbury, Connecticut , 40 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River:
Taghkanic Motel, Ancram , 4 miles away
Jenny's Bar B Q Restaurant, Red Hook , 5 miles away
Ancram Hotel, Ancram , 5 miles away
Blue Stores Hotel & Restaurant, Germantown , 8 miles away
Clermont Inn, Germantown , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River:
Lake Taghkanic, Ancram, 2 miles away
Brook N Wood Family Campground, Elizaville, 5 miles away
Oleana Family Camp Grounds, West Copake, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River:
Northrop Trail, Berkshire County , 16 miles away
Indian Trail, Berkshire County , 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River:
Carvel Country Club, Pine Plains , 4 miles away
Pine Plains Country Club, Pine Plains , 4 miles away
Thomas Carvel Country Club, Pine Plains , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River

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