New York whitewater, Roeliff Jansen Kill River Columbia Dutchess county, Ancram to Elizaville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     14 miles   Hey, for anyone interested in kyaking or Canoeing down the Ro-Jan Kill beware: There are many downed trees, which in an instant could pin you down and end your life. No one maintains this water way, and in many sections you will be forced by naturally occurring dams to get out of your canoe, or kyak and walk you and your vessel down stream through thickets of nettle. Personally I completed a trip down this beautiful stream unaware of the     many deadly stimuli. So if in the near future you plan to get away from everything, just take note to the above. Says Sam Levine Latitude: 42.0499 Longitude: -73.6336 Says eric 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 lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Hudson. The beautiful scenery of Columbia/ Dutchess County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. A bit   of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The campgrounds here at Roeliff Jansen Kill River are pretty good. The Ancram to Elizaville stretch of Roeliff Jansen Kill River in New York is 14 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Lake Taghkanic State Park is a pretty place any time of year, and folks from Ancram love to come here.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Roeliff Jansen Kill River.   Whitewater Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River: Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia/ Dutchess County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 14 miles long (Ancram to Elizaville) Roeliff Jansen Kill River, Columbia County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bingham Mills to Route 9G) Kaaterskill Creek, Ulster County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (Along Route 23A to lower Kaaterskill Creek) Bash Bish Brook, Columbia / Berkshire County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 0.6 miles long (Below Bash Bish Falls to Copake Falls) Catskill Creek, Greene County, 17 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Austin Glen) Ten Mile River, Dutchess County, 18 miles away       Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wassaic to NY line) Beaver Kill River, Ulster County, 18 miles away       Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 212 bridge below Willow to Kaaterskill) Kaaterskill Creek, Green/Ulster County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 12 miles long (High Falls to Catskill Creek) Esopus Creek, Ulster County, 19 miles away       Class II-IV(V) - 7 miles long (Glenerie Falls to Saugerties) Kinderhook Creek, Columbia County, 19 miles away       Class I-V - 11 miles long (Valatie to Stockport)   Ski Areas Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River: Catamount, Massachusetts , 18 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 7 lifts, 29 runs Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs Thunder Ridge, New York , 29 miles away, 500 foot drop, 4 lifts, 30 runs Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 30 miles away, 640 foot drop, 6 lifts, 24 runs Hunter Mountain, New York , 35 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 55 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 39 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Windham Mountain, New York , 40 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 46 runs Woodbury, Connecticut , 40 miles away, 300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 43 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs   Marinas Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River: Atlantic Yacht Associates, Kingston , 20 miles away   Beaches Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River: Mudge Pond Town Beach, Litchfield , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River: St. Charles Hotel, Hudson , 11 miles away The Red Hook Country Inn, Red Hook , 11 miles away The Greens Inn, Saugerties , 16 miles away The Inn At Cafe Tamayo, Saugerties , 16 miles away Wenton Motel, Saugerties , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River: Lake Taghkanic, Ancram, 2 miles away Wilcox Memorial Park, Pine Plains, 5 miles away Brook N Wood Family Campground, Elizaville, 5 miles away   Trails Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River: Northrop Trail, Berkshire , 16 miles away Indian Trail, Berkshire , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River: Lake Taghkanic State Park, New York , 4 miles away Mt. Washington State Forest, Massachusetts , 16 miles away Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park, New York , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River: Pine Plains Country Club, Pine Plains , 4 miles away Thomas Carvel Country Club, Pine Plains , 5 miles away Copake Country Club, Craryville , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Roeliff Jansen Kill River Sepasco Lake, Dutchess , 10 miles away Copake Lake, Columbia , 10 miles away Sleepy Hollow Lake, Greene , 13 miles away