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New York whitewater, Catskill Creek
Greene
county,
Austin Glen section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 3 miles
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The starting location is a short drive from Hudson, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Austin Glen stretch of Catskill Creek in Greene County is 3 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting |
here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality
| time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The scenic beauty of Greene County and the water flowing gracefully down Catskill Creek will make you feel great. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Austin Glen stretch is just one of many. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room | |
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before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Nearby Austin Glen is a good site to go if you're at Catskill Creek, and if you're visiting from Catskill, you won't be
the only one. Lake Taghkanic State Park is a tremendous location to stop at on a wonderful day. For the period of the warmest time of the year here at Catskill Creek, high temperatures generally get into the 80's, and through
summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's while Catskill Creek overnight low temperatures all through the winter are in the 0's.
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Catskill Creek, Austin Glen road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Catskill Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Catskill Creek:
Catskill Creek, Greene County, 1 miles away Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Austin Glen) |
Kaaterskill Creek, Ulster County, 2 miles away Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (Along Route 23A to lower Kaaterskill Creek) |
Potic Creek River, Greene County, 5 miles away Class II-V - 3.8 miles long (Schoharie Turnpike Bridge to Sandy Plains Road) |
Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County, 6 miles away Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek) |
Catskill Creek, Greene County, 8 miles away Class -blank- - 4 miles long (South Cairo to Leeds) |
Kiskatom Creek, Greene County, 9 miles away Class II-V(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Winter Clove to Hearts Content Road) |
Beaver Kill River, Ulster County, 10 miles away Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill) |
Hannacrois Creek, Greene County, 12 miles away Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Deans Mill to Hudson River) |
Catskill Creek, Greene County, 12 miles away Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Woodstock Dam to South Cairo) |
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| Ski Areas Near Catskill Creek:
Hunter Mountain, New York
, 22 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 55 runs |
Windham Mountain, New York
, 25 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 46 runs |
Catamount, Massachusetts
, 29 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 7 lifts, 29 runs |
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts
, 40 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs |
Belleayre, New York
, 42 miles away, 1404 foot drop, 8 lifts, 47 runs |
Thunder Ridge, New York
, 43 miles away, 500 foot drop, 4 lifts, 30 runs |
Bousquet, Massachusetts
, 44 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs |
Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts
, 45 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs |
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut
, 45 miles away, 640 foot drop, 6 lifts, 24 runs |
Willard Mountain, New York
, 48 miles away, 505 foot drop, 10 lifts, 14 runs |
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| Marinas Near Catskill Creek:
Coeymans Landing Marina, Coeymans
, 14 miles away |
Atlantic Yacht Associates, Kingston
, 17 miles away |
Jeff's Yacht Haven, Connelly
, 18 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Catskill Creek:
B And B Lounge, Catskill
, 6 miles away |
Four Seasons Motel, Catskill
, 7 miles away |
St. Charles Hotel, Hudson
, 8 miles away |
Catskill Mountain Lodge, Palenville
, 9 miles away |
The Greens Inn, Saugerties
, 9 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Catskill Creek:
Lake Taghkanic State Park, New York
, 15 miles away |
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park, New York
, 20 miles away |
John Boyd Thacher State Park, New York
, 22 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Catskill Creek:
Catskill Golf Club, Catskill
, 1 miles away |
Hamlet On The Hudson Golf And Country Club, Athens
, 8 miles away |
The Lazy Swan Golf & Country Club, Saugerties
, 8 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Catskill Creek
Sleepy Hollow Lake, Greene
, 7 miles away |
Sepasco Lake, Dutchess
, 15 miles away |
Lawson Lake, Albany
, 16 miles away |
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