New York whitewater - Schoharie Creek, Catskill Mountains, Schoharie County

Schoharie county, Gilboa to Minekill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3.5 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Amsterdam, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Gilboa to Minekill stretch of Schoharie Creek is 3.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in
    advance you're all set. The beauty of the Catskill Mountains is a great plus for this river. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of Schoharie
County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the warm months here at Schoharie Creek, high temperatures mostly get into the 70's, and all through the night it cools
 
down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are ordinarily in the 20's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Schoharie Creek temperatures plunge to the 10's. These mountains rock, just check out all the enjoyable stuff to do in the Catskill Mountains.
Since you're here at Schoharie Creek why not stop at Shew Hollow; Mine Kill Falls is a delightful local attraction. All the water falling down from the sky makes Schoharie Creek a wet site; June is when you get the most rain here, and February on the other hand is the driest.

Schoharie Creek, Gilboa to Minekill road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 3.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.395
Longitude: -74.45056

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.44166
Longitude: -74.46306

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Current weather conditions at Schoharie Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel Cobleskil, Ny, Cobleskill
13 miles away
The Super 8 Motel in Cobleskill is located near I-88. SUNY Cobleskill is located just 2 miles from the motel, Howe Caverns and Secret Caverns, along with the Iroquois Indian Museum are just 5 miles a...

Best Western Inn Of Cobleskill, Cobleskill
14 miles away
This full-service Cobleskill, New York hotel is a family friendly property offering convenient access to the Howe Caverns, the Imperial Baths and the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Nestled in between...

Winwood Inn, Windham
16 miles away
Step off the slopes and its a short ride to relaxation. Our hotel shuttle will quickly deliver everyone and his or her gear to the warm and cozy Winwood Inn. Its close and very affordable. Our rooms a...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Amsterdam, 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:
Bear Kill River, Delaware County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.3 miles long (Route 30 bridge to Intake Road bridge)
West Kill River, Schoharie County , 4 miles away, Class II-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Betty Brock junction to Route 30 b)
Schoharie Creek, Greene County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lexington to Prattsville)
Batavia Kill River, Greene County , 9 miles away, Class II-V+ - 5.7 miles long (Swinging Bridge to Route 23-A bridge)
Vly Creek, Delaware/ Greene County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland)
West Kill River, Greene County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek)
Cobleskill Creek, Schoharie County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Warnerville to Sidney Corners)
Batavia Kill River, Delaware County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Roxbury Run bridge to Route 30 bridge)
West Creek, Schoharie County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Bridge Close to Hyndsville to Route 7)
East Kill River, Greene County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center)
 Ski Areas Near Schoharie Creek:
Belleayre, New York , 15 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 15 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 15 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 20 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 42 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 61 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Sterling Forest, New York , 62 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 63 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 63 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Mount Tone, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 450 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Schoharie Creek:
Super 8 Motel Cobleskil, Ny, Cobleskill , 13 miles away
Best Western Inn Of Cobleskill, Cobleskill , 14 miles away
Winwood Inn, Windham , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Schoharie, Ny, Schoharie , 16 miles away
Hotel Vienna, Windham , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Schoharie Creek:
Nickerson Park Campground, Gilboa, 1 miles away
Country Roads Campground, Gilboa, 2 miles away
Country Roads Campgrounds, Gilboa, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Schoharie Creek:
Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Schoharie Creek:
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 62 miles away

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