Each spring, snowmelt funnels into the Hudson River Gorge and transforms a quiet mountain river into seventeen miles of churning Class III–V rapids. It's one of the most thrilling stretches of whitewater in the Northeast — and it runs right through the wild country near the Homestead.
The biggest water comes with the spring melt, but guided trips run well into the summer at friendlier flows. June is the sweet spot: strong rapids, warmer air, and long daylight. No experience is required — licensed outfitters provide the raft, the guide, and all the safety gear.
Wear synthetic layers that dry fast — no cotton. Outfitters supply wetsuits in the colder months. Bring a change of clothes for the ride home, secure your glasses with a strap, and leave the phone in the car unless it's in a waterproof case.
A rafting day pairs perfectly with a group house. Gear up in the morning, run the river, then come home to a hot shower, the fire pit, and a kitchen big enough to feed a hungry crew. That's the whole idea behind Stay & Play™ — book the house, then we help you line up the adventure.
Room for the whole crew, a fire pit for the stories afterward.
