New York whitewater, East Kill River Greene county, Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     5 miles   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center section of East Kill River in Greene County is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Great     exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The put-in is not too far from Kingston, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of New York and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. When you're paddling down a Catskill Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.   This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: Windham Mountain has perfect slopes and a friendly staff, and hiking along the Willow Trail is magnificent fun. And that's not all there is to do here in the Catskill Mountains. At East Kill River you always meet someone from Ashland, and do take a hike on the Spruceton Trail. At this river you will always have a good time. East Kill River is a good place of common rain. Throughout May this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer at East Kill River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. East Kill River, Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near East Kill River.   Whitewater Near East Kill River: East Kill River, Greene County, 3 miles away       Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Route 296 bridge to Jewett Center) West Kill River, Greene County, 3 miles away       Class II-IV - 7.7 miles long (Albinos Pizzeria to Schoharie Creek) Batavia Kill River, Greene County, 3 miles away       Class II-V+ - 5.7 miles long (Swinging Bridge to Route 23-A bridge) Schoharie Creek, Greene County, 7 miles away       Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lexington to Prattsville) 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, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.2 miles long (Woodland Valley Campground to Esopus River) Esopus Creek, ulster County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Allaben portal to Mt. Pleasant) Catskill Creek, Albany/Greene County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 17 miles long (Cooksburg to Woodstock Dam) Saw Kill River, Ulster County, 12 miles away       Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Meads Mountain Road bridge to Chestnut Hill Road) Thorpe Brook, Greene County, 13 miles away       Class III-V+ - 4 miles long (East Durham)   Ski Areas Near East Kill River: Windham Mountain, New York , 4 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 46 runs Hunter Mountain, New York , 5 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 55 runs Belleayre, New York , 16 miles away, 1404 foot drop, 8 lifts, 47 runs Ski Plattekill, New York , 26 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 35 runs Holiday Mountain, New York , 39 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Mt. Peter, New York , 50 miles away, 400 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs Tuxedo Ridge, New York , 51 miles away, 400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 7 runs Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 55 miles away, 620 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 56 miles away, 1040 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Catamount, Massachusetts , 56 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 7 lifts, 29 runs   Hotels Near East Kill River: Winwood Inn, Windham , 5 miles away Scribner S Catskill Lodge, Hunter , 6 miles away Gavins Irish Country Inn, East Durham , 15 miles away Catskill Mountain Lodge, Palenville , 19 miles away Four Seasons Motel, Catskill , 20 miles away   Campgrounds Near East Kill River: Devils Tombstone, Willow, 7 miles away Allaben, Shandaken, 8 miles away Phoenicia Black Bear Campground & RV Park, Phoenicia, Kingston, 8 miles away   Trails Near East Kill River: Spruceton Trail, Greene , 3 miles away Willow Trail, Ulster , 8 miles away Phoenicia Trail, Ulster , 8 miles away Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster , 16 miles away Seager West Branch Trail, Ulster , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near East Kill River: Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 66 miles away Mine Kill State Park, New York , 16 miles away Max V. Shaul State Park, New York , 19 miles away Minnewaska State Park Preserve, New York , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near East Kill River: Windham Country Club, Windham , 4 miles away Onteora Club, Tannersville , 11 miles away Colonial Country Club, Tannersville , 12 miles away   Lakes Near East Kill River Cooper Lake, Ulster , 11 miles away Ashokan Reservoir, Ulster , 16 miles away Fawn Lake, Albany , 19 miles away