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
The Esperance to Fort Hunter stretch of Schoharie Creek is 21 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The put-in is not too far from Gloversville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The Esperance to Fort Hunter section is one
of a few paddling sections in this river system. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The campgrounds here at Schoharie Creek are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number
of good places. The natural beauty of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
Briefly about the general area: Schoharie Creek gets lots of water; the month with most of the rain is June, and the driest month is February. For the period of the summer months at Schoharie Creek highs are usually in the 80's, and during
summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows through the wintertime for Schoharie Creek tend to be in the 0's.
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