Basic Creek
Swartout Road Bridge to Freehold
| Difficulty | II-IV |
| Length | 9.5 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Batavia Kill at Red Falls Near Prattsville Ny |
| Flow Rate as of 36 minutes | 71 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 21, 2016 |
River Description
A very pretty and consistent Class 2+ run. Enjoy the run and the view, but be ready to portage strainers.
See the Directions and Flows tabs for more info.
Capital Region Area Reaches
Basic Creek Batten Kill Claverack Creek
Cobleskill Creek Fox Creek Hannacrois Creek
Hoosic Hudson (Lock 2) Kinderhook Creek (1.)
Kinderhook Creek (2.) Kinderhook Creek (3.) Kline Kill
...River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Red Mill Rd. Takeout
Distance: 6.5 mi (approx.)
Take Out
Access Point
From a comment:
'If you paddle from Westerlo to the power lines that cross the creek and Red Mill Rd. in Greenville, it's nice and you can see what's coming--just stay awake and scout.
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