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.

West Kill River, Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 7.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.19189
Longitude: -74.31231

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.2458
Longitude: -74.3769

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Current weather conditions at West Kill River, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Winwood Inn, Windham
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...

Hotel Vienna, Windham
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...

Hotel Mountain Brook, Tannersville
15 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 West Kill River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near West Kill River.
 Whitewater Near West Kill River:
Batavia Kill River, Greene County , 4 miles away, Class II-V+ - 5.7 miles long (Swinging Bridge to Route 23-A bridge)
East Kill River, Greene County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center)
Schoharie Creek, Greene County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lexington to Prattsville)
Esopus Creek, ulster County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Allaben portal to Mt. Pleasant)
Stony Clove Creek, Greene/ Ulster County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Confluence of Warner Creek and Siver Creek to Esopus River)
Woodland Creek, Ulster County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.2 miles long (Woodland Valley Campground to Esopus River)
Esopus Creek, Ulster County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Big Indian to Boiceville)
Vly Creek, Delaware/ Greene County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland)
Bear Kill River, Delaware County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.3 miles long (Route 30 bridge to Intake Road bridge)
Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Gilboa to Minekill)
 Ski Areas Near West Kill River:
Windham Mountain, New York , 7 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 9 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 12 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 22 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 35 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 50 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Tuxedo Ridge, New York , 50 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 54 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 54 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Catamount, Massachusetts , 60 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near West Kill River:
Winwood Inn, Windham , 9 miles away
Hotel Vienna, Windham , 9 miles away
Hotel Mountain Brook, Tannersville , 15 miles away
Sparrowhawk Affaires, Stone Ridge , 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SCHOHARIE, Schoharie , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near West Kill River:
Uncle Pete's Recreation Park, Phoenicia, 7 miles away
Romer Mountain Park, Phoenicia, 7 miles away
Phoenicia Black Bear Campground & RV Park, Phoenicia, Kingston, 7 miles away
 Trails Near West Kill River:
Spruceton Trail, Greene County , 7 miles away
Phoenicia Trail, Ulster County , 9 miles away
Willow Trail, Ulster County , 9 miles away
Seager West Branch Trail, Ulster County , 14 miles away
Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near West Kill River:
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 62 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 68 miles away
 Golf Courses Near West Kill River:
Windham Country Club, Windham , 8 miles away

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