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Buffalo River

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20mapped trips

18scored today

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1.7–30.7 midistance range

Hard · Moderatedifficulty options

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 context**Photo 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 hours depending on wind · moderate

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Buffalo River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Buffalo River routes use 5 gauge references depending on the stretch.

Route options

Compare 20 scored routes across Erie County / Buffalo and West Seneca, Erie County / Buffalo waterfront, Ozark Highlands, Ozarks. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

Difficulty

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

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Buffalo River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Buffalo River?

Paddle Today tracks 20 Buffalo River routes across Erie County / Buffalo and West Seneca, Erie County / Buffalo waterfront, Ozark Highlands, Ozarks. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Buffalo River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 5 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Buffalo River route is best today?

Use the live route cards above to compare today's Paddle Today scores. The best stretch can change with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty.