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Genesee River

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5without daily scores

1.8–14 midistance range

Easy · Hard · Moderatedifficulty

Genesee River at the Ford Street Bridge in Rochester, New York. — **Genesee Waterways Center to Corn Hill urban river route context**Photo by U.S. Geological Survey · USGS station photograph; same-river context

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Your tripAvon Route 5/20 DEC access to Wheatland/Scottsville Genesee River access13 river miles · About 5–6 hr · easy

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Genesee River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Genesee River routes use 4 gauge references depending on the stretch.

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Compare 7 routes (2 scored · 5 planning) across Livingston County, Livingston and Monroe Counties, Monroe County / Rochester, Monroe County / Rochester Charlotte waterfront, Monroe County / Rochester lower Genesee, Monroe County / Wheatland, Scottsville, and Rochester, Wyoming County / Letchworth State Park. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

Difficulty

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

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Genesee River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Genesee River?

Paddle Today tracks 7 Genesee River routes across Livingston County, Livingston and Monroe Counties, Monroe County / Rochester, Monroe County / Rochester Charlotte waterfront, Monroe County / Rochester lower Genesee, Monroe County / Wheatland, Scottsville, and Rochester, Wyoming County / Letchworth State Park. 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 Genesee River water levels?

Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses 4 gauges or gauge references. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.

Which Genesee 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.