New York whitewater - Schoharie Creek, Schoharie/Montgomery County

Schoharie/Montgomery county, Esperance to Fort Hunter section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     21 miles
  If you're coming from Gloversville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more challenging than in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Esperance to Fort Hunter stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The Esperance to Fort Hunter stretch of Schoharie Creek in Schoharie/Montgomery County is 21 miles long and it is classified
    as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance
because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The scenic beauty of Schoharie/Montgomery County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Schoharie Creek while nighttime lows are generally in the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs
 
in the 20's with temperatures at Schoharie Creek dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights.
The high level of rainfall makes Schoharie Creek a relatively wet place; through June this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Schoharie Creek, Esperance to Fort Hunter road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 21 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.76111
Longitude: -74.25806

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.93999
Longitude: -74.29028

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Current weather conditions at Schoharie Creek, New York
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Local climate location: GLOVERSVILLE 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Amsterdam, Amsterdam
6 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 Amsterdam. We are conveniently located off the New York Thruway. We provide free local calls, recliners in King room, refrigerators available upon request, HBO and more. Our ...

Econo Lodge Fultonville, Fultonville
7 miles away
Our beautifully appointed, newly renovated hotel is conveniently located at Exit 28 on the New York State Thruway, I-90. The Rooms overlook the picturesque Mohawk River. Our facilities include an on-...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Schoharie, Ny, Schoharie
10 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Schoharie is at the gateway to the Historic Schoharie Valley, this hotel was constructed in 1999. It is nestled in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. We ar...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Gloversville, New York
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gloversville, New York, the metro area neareast to Schoharie Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Schoharie Creek.
 Whitewater Near Schoharie Creek:
Fox Creek, Albany/ Schoharie County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 9.7 miles long (West Bern to Vrooman Corners)
Cobleskill Creek, Schoharie County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Warnerville to Sidney Corners)
Holmes Lake Outlet, Fulton County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 1 miles long (Route 125 to West Stony Creek)
West Stony Creek, Fulton/ Hamilton County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Pinnacle to Route 30)
West Creek, Schoharie County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Bridge Close to Hyndsville to Route 7)
Caroga Creek, Fulton/ Montgomery County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 9.5 miles long (Ephratah to Route 5)
Ten Mile Creek, Albany/ Greene County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Route 351 Bridge Medusa to Deans)
East Stony Creek, Warren/ Hamilton County , 24 miles away, Class II-V - 8 miles long (Tenant Creek to Old State Highway)
West Kill River, Schoharie County , 24 miles away, Class II-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Betty Brock junction to Route 30 b)
Doig Creek, Hamilton County , 25 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3 miles long (Pumpkin Hollow Road to Sacandaga River)
 Ski Areas Near Schoharie Creek:
Windham Mountain, New York , 28 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 33 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 39 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 39 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 43 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 45 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 46 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Willard Mountain, New York , 53 miles away, 505 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 65 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Schoharie Creek:
Super 8 Motel - Amsterdam, Amsterdam , 6 miles away
Econo Lodge Fultonville, Fultonville , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Schoharie, Ny, Schoharie , 10 miles away
Johnstown/Gloversville Super 8 Motel, Johnstown , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Johnstown-Gloversville, Ny, Johnstown , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Schoharie Creek:
Loust Park, Central Bridge, 9 miles away
Hide A Way Camp Sites, Central Bridge, 9 miles away
Frosty Acres Campgrounds, Schenectady, 11 miles away

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