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.
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