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Delaware River

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6trips

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4without daily scores

5–27 midistance range

Easy · Moderatedifficulty

The West Branch Delaware River at USGS Hancock, used as direct same-river context for the Balls Eddy to Hancock route in New York. — **West Branch Delaware River at Hancock; direct stage-station context for Balls Eddy to Hancock**Photo by U.S. Geological Survey · USGS public domain; clearly labeled direct same-river context

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Your tripHancock River Access to Callicoon NY DEC accessApproximately 27 river miles between the NPS Hancock and Callicoon access areas · About 13.5 hr · moderate

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Delaware River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Delaware River routes use 3 gauge references depending on the stretch.

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Compare 6 routes (2 scored · 4 planning) across Delaware County / Hancock and Lordville, Delaware County / Hancock and Upper Delaware, Delaware County / Lordville and Long Eddy, Delaware and Sullivan Counties / Hancock, Lordville, Long Eddy, and Callicoon, Orange County, New York / Pike County, Pennsylvania, Sullivan County / Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

Difficulty

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

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Delaware River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Delaware River?

Paddle Today tracks 6 Delaware River routes across Delaware County / Hancock and Lordville, Delaware County / Hancock and Upper Delaware, Delaware County / Lordville and Long Eddy, Delaware and Sullivan Counties / Hancock, Lordville, Long Eddy, and Callicoon, Orange County, New York / Pike County, Pennsylvania, Sullivan County / Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. 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 Delaware River water levels?

Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses 3 gauges or gauge references. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.

Which Delaware River route is best today?

Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.