New York whitewater - West Kill River, Catskill Mountains, Greene County
Greene
county,
Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 7.7 miles
The Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek section of West Kill River in New York is 7.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The scenic beauty of Greene County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no
problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area
you'll find lots of paddling spots. The starting point is not too far from Kingston, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful Catskill Mountains scenery is an added bonus. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek section is one of them.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at West Kill River all through
the summer are in the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are typically in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at West Kill River. The annual rainfall here at West Kill River is about average; throughout May this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Near West Kill River you locate great sites like Mink Hollow.
9 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...
9 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...
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