New York whitewater - West Creek, Schoharie County
Schoharie
county,
Bridge Close to Hyndsville to Route 7 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 5 miles
If you're coming from Amsterdam it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Schoharie County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of West Creek in New York is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. You might have to settle
for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is long
enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: West Creek gets a large amount of water; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is when it's the driest. Summertime
highs at West Creek typically tend to be in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are usually in the 20's while West Creek nighttime low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 10's.
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