New York whitewater - West Kill River, Catskill Mountains, Schoharie County

Schoharie county, Betty Brock junction to Route 30 b section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V+     4.3 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Betty Brock junction to Route 30 b section of West Kill River in Schoharie County is 4.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-V+ section. The nature scenery of Schoharie County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The beauty of the Catskill Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might have to settle for a
    hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. If you're coming from Amsterdam it's not a long drive
at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Betty Brock junction to Route 30 b section is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime
 
months, highs commonly are in the 70's at West Kill River. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's with temperatures at West Kill River dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. West Kill River sees pretty high levels of rain; June is when you get the most rain here, and February is the month with the least moisture.
Doney Hollow is near West Kill River and is a splendid place.

West Kill River, Betty Brock junction to Route 30 b road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V+
Length: 4.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.49309
Longitude: -74.52681

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.46849
Longitude: -74.45881

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Current weather conditions at West Kill River, Catskill Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Cobleskill, NY, Cobleskill
10 miles away
The Super 8 in Cobleskill is located near I-88. SUNY Cobleskill is located just 2 miles from the motel, Howe Caverns and Secret Caverns, along with the Iroquois Indian Museum are just 5 miles away. ...

Best Western Inn Of Cobleskill, Cobleskill
10 miles away
This full-service Cobleskill, New York hotel is a family friendly property offering convenient access to the Howe Caverns, the Imperial Baths and the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Nestled in between...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SCHOHARIE, Schoharie
16 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Schoharie is at the gateway to the Historic Schoharie Valley, this hotel was constructed in 1999. It is nestled in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. We ar...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near West Kill River.
 Whitewater Near West Kill River:
Schoharie Creek, Schoharie County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Gilboa to Minekill)
Bear Kill River, Delaware County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.3 miles long (Route 30 bridge to Intake Road bridge)
Cobleskill Creek, Schoharie County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Warnerville to Sidney Corners)
West Creek, Schoharie County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Bridge Close to Hyndsville to Route 7)
Schoharie Creek, Greene County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lexington to Prattsville)
Batavia Kill River, Greene County , 13 miles away, Class II-V+ - 5.7 miles long (Swinging Bridge to Route 23-A bridge)
Batavia Kill River, Delaware County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Roxbury Run bridge to Route 30 bridge)
Vly Creek, Delaware/ Greene County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 3.5 miles long (Elk Creek Road bridge to Lake Switzerland)
West Kill River, Greene County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek)
Bush Kill River, Greene/ Delaware County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Lake Switzerland Dam to Dry Brook)
 Ski Areas Near West Kill River:
Ski Plattekill, New York , 15 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Belleayre, New York , 17 miles away, 1404 vertical feet
Windham Mountain, New York , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Hunter Mountain, New York , 24 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 44 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 64 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Tuxedo Ridge, New York , 65 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 66 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 66 miles away, 620 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 67 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
 Hotels Near West Kill River:
Super 8 Cobleskill, NY, Cobleskill , 10 miles away
Best Western Inn Of Cobleskill, Cobleskill , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SCHOHARIE, Schoharie , 16 miles away
Budget Inn, Cooperstown , 17 miles away
Winwood Inn, Windham , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near West Kill River:
Nickerson Park Campground, Gilboa, 3 miles away
Country Roads Campground, Gilboa, 5 miles away
Country Roads Campgrounds, Gilboa, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near West Kill River:
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 62 miles away

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