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Hudson River
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Hudson River paddle planning
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Water levels
These Hudson River routes use 6 gauge references depending on the stretch.
Route options
Compare 12 routes (2 scored · 10 planning) across Albany and Rensselaer Counties, Dutchess County / Hudson River tidal estuary, Essex and Hamilton Counties, Hamilton, Essex, and Warren Counties, Rensselaer County and Saratoga County / Waterford, Lansingburgh, and Troy, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene Counties / Schodack to Catskill, Saratoga and Warren Counties / Upper Hudson River, Warren County, Warren County / Adirondacks, Warren County / Upper Hudson, Warren County / Upper Hudson River, Warren and Saratoga Counties. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.
Difficulty
Hudson River routes here are marked easy and hard and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.
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Hudson River paddling FAQ
Where can I paddle the Hudson River?
Paddle Today tracks 12 Hudson River routes across Albany and Rensselaer Counties, Dutchess County / Hudson River tidal estuary, Essex and Hamilton Counties, Hamilton, Essex, and Warren Counties, Rensselaer County and Saratoga County / Waterford, Lansingburgh, and Troy, Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene Counties / Schodack to Catskill, Saratoga and Warren Counties / Upper Hudson River, Warren County, Warren County / Adirondacks, Warren County / Upper Hudson, Warren County / Upper Hudson River, Warren and Saratoga Counties. 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 Hudson River water levels?
Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses 6 gauges or gauge references. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.
Which Hudson 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.