| Plattekill Creek | |
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 Map of Esopus Creek watershed, showing Plattekill Creek | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Catskill Mountains |
| Counties | Ulster,Greene |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | South slopes ofKaaterskill High Peak |
| • coordinates | 42°09′13″N74°04′37″W / 42.1537003°N 74.0770825°W /42.1537003; -74.0770825[1] |
| Mouth | Esopus Creek |
• coordinates | 42°01′17″N73°59′16″W / 42.0214805°N 73.9879150°W /42.0214805; -73.9879150[1] |
• elevation | 118 ft (36 m)[1] |
| 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)[2]tributary ofEsopus Creek in theCatskill Mountains in the U.S. state ofNew York. From its source on the southern slopes ofKaaterskill High Peak, it flows acrossUlster andGreene counties to the Esopus atMount Marion. The name is a Dutch word meaning "flat brook".[1]
Plattekill Creek passes through the Platte Clove Preserve, which is a 208-acre nature preserve, that includesPlattekill Falls along with other waterfalls and also trails. The preserve is located in Platte Clove in the town of Hunter.
New York's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regularly stocks fish in the creek to supplement 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) longbrown trout into the creek in April, then another 1140 8 to 9 inches (20 to 23 cm) brown trout in May.[3]
New York's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) rates thewater quality of Plattekill Creek in different sections.[4] The lowermost section of the stream, from the mouth toSaugerties Reservoir in Blue Mountain,[4] is rated Class B, suitable for primary and secondary contact recreation and fishing.[5] The remaining section from the reservoir to the source has not been rated by the DEC.[4]
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