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Buffalo River

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5.6–6.6 midistance range
Moderatedifficulty
Buffalo River at its mouth in Buffalo, New York, used as same-river context for the Canalside to Red Jacket route.
Canalside to Red Jacket Buffalo River route contextPhoto by U.S. Geological Survey · USGS station photograph; same-river mouth proxy context
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Your tripHarlem Road Fishing Access to Ohio Street Boat LaunchApproximately 5.6 river miles from Harlem Road to Ohio Street · About 2–4 hr · moderate
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Compare 2 routes (0 scored · 2 planning) across Erie County / Buffalo and West Seneca, Erie County / Buffalo waterfront. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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Buffalo River routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

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Where can I paddle the Buffalo River?

Paddle Today tracks 2 Buffalo River routes across Erie County / Buffalo and West Seneca, Erie County / Buffalo waterfront. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

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These planning routes have no live conditions score. Use each route’s gauge notes and source guidance, then check current waterway notices, weather, access, and local conditions before launching.

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