Plattekill Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Plattekill Creek |
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Map of Esopus Creek watershed, showing Plattekill Creek
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Location of the mouth of Plattekill Creek
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Catskill Mountains |
| Counties | Ulster, Greene |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | South slopes of Kaaterskill High Peak 42°09′13″N 74°04′37″W / 42.1537003°N 74.0770825°W |
| River mouth | Esopus Creek 118 ft (36 m) 42°01′17″N 73°59′16″W / 42.0214805°N 73.9879150°W |
| Length | 16.7 mi (26.9 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Waterfalls | Old Mill Falls, Plattekill Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Gray Rock Falls, Schalks Falls |
Plattekill Creek is a 16.7-mile-long (26.9 km) tributary of Esopus Creek in the Catskill Mountains in the U.S. state of New York. From its source on the southern slopes of Kaaterskill High Peak, it flows across Ulster and Greene counties to the Esopus at Mount Marion. The name is a Dutch word meaning "flat brook".
Plattekill Creek passes through the Platte Clove Preserve, which is a 208 acre nature preserve, that includes Plattekill Falls along with other waterfalls and also trails. The preserve is located in Platte Clove in the town of Hunter.
Recreation
New York's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regularly stocks fish in the creek to supplimate the native population. In spring 2020, the DEC stocked 360 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm) and 2060 8 to 9 inches (20 to 23 cm) long brown trout into the creek in April, then another 1140 8 to 9 inches (20 to 23 cm) brown trout in May.
Hydrology
New York's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) rates the water quality of Plattekill Creek in different sections. The lowermost section of the stream, from the mouth to Saugerties Reservoir in Blue Mountain, is rated Class B, suitable for primary and secondary contact recreation and fishing. The remaining section from the reservoir to the source has not been rated by the DEC.
