New York whitewater - Stony Clove Creek, Catskill Mountains, Greene/ Ulster County

Greene/ Ulster county, Confluence of Warner Creek and Siver Creek to Esopus River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     3.5 miles
  This stretch of Stony Clove Creek in New York is 3.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Kingston, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots.
    The river winds through the Catskill Mountains and you get great scenery. 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. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature
are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are no other sections to paddle along Stony Clove Creek than the Confluence of Warner Creek and Siver Creek to Esopus River section. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. There's camping available near Stony Clove Creek. The wonderful Greene/ Ulster County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Stony Clove Creek typically tend to be in the 70's. All
 
through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's, and night lows at Stony Clove Creek all through the wintertime frequently descend into the 0's. Have a splendid hiking adventure along the Phoenicia Trail; Ox Clove is a glorious place to stop at.
Man, is there lots of enjoyable things to do in the Catskill Mountains. Going for a hike along the Willow Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Stony Clove Creek is a wet spot that gets much precipitation; most of the rain falls through November while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Stony Clove Creek, Confluence of Warner Creek and Siver Creek to Esopus River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.10179
Longitude: -74.29721

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.08119
Longitude: -74.31401

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Current weather conditions at Stony Clove Creek, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hotel Vienna, Windham
12 miles away
Windham is set high in the Catskill Mountains. In winter there is Windham Mountain and other winter sports. Year-round it offers excellent recreational opportunities. In summer, the air is delightfull...

Winwood Inn, Windham
12 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...

Hotel Mountain Brook, Tannersville
13 miles away
Luxury boutique hotel located in the Catskill Mountains only 4 miles from Hunter Mountain....



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Stony Clove Creek.
 Whitewater Near Stony Clove Creek:
Woodland Creek, Ulster County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.2 miles long (Woodland Valley Campground to Esopus River)
Esopus Creek, ulster County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Allaben portal to Mt. Pleasant)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Big Indian to Boiceville)
West Kill River, Greene County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek)
East Kill River, Greene County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center)
Batavia Kill River, Greene County , 11 miles away, Class II-V+ - 5.7 miles long (Swinging Bridge to Route 23-A bridge)
Rondout Creek, Ulster/ Sullivan County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Buttermilk Falls Brook to Rondout)
Schoharie Creek, Greene County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lexington to Prattsville)
Saw Kill River, Ulster County , 12 miles away, Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Meads Mountain Road bridge to Chestnut Hill Road)
Vly Creek, Delaware/ Greene County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland)
 Ski Areas Near Stony Clove Creek:
Hunter Mountain, New York , 9 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 11 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 14 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 26 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 32 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 43 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Sterling Forest, New York , 44 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 48 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 48 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Catamount, New York , 57 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Stony Clove Creek:
Hotel Vienna, Windham , 12 miles away
Winwood Inn, Windham , 12 miles away
Hotel Mountain Brook, Tannersville , 13 miles away
Sparrowhawk Affaires, Stone Ridge , 15 miles away
Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Stony Clove Creek:
Phoenicia Black Bear Campground & RV Park, Phoenicia, Kingston, 1 miles away
Sleepy Hollow Camp Site, Phoenicia, 1 miles away
Romer Mountain Park, Phoenicia, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Stony Clove Creek:
Phoenicia Trail, Ulster County , 2 miles away
Willow Trail, Ulster County , 3 miles away
Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 7 miles away
Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster County , 9 miles away
Vernooy Falls Trail, Ulster County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Stony Clove Creek:
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 61 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 65 miles away

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