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Mohawk River

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6.9–9 midistance range
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The Mohawk River at USGS Freeman's Bridge near Schenectady, used as direct same-river context for the Freeman's Bridge to Lock 7 route in New York.
Mohawk River at Freeman's Bridge; direct stage-station context for Freeman's Bridge to Lock 7Photo by U.S. Geological Survey · USGS public domain; clearly labeled direct same-river context
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Your tripHerkimer Erie Canal access to Little Falls Rotary Park / Lock 178 river miles, point-to-point to the Lock 17 boundary · About 4 hours at a relaxed pace · easy
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Mohawk River paddle planning

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Water levels

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

Route options

Compare 3 scored routes across Herkimer County, Schenectady County / Glenville, Rexford, and Niskayuna, Schenectady County / Rotterdam Junction and Glenville. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

Difficulty

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

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Mohawk River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Mohawk River?

Paddle Today tracks 3 Mohawk River routes across Herkimer County, Schenectady County / Glenville, Rexford, and Niskayuna, Schenectady County / Rotterdam Junction and Glenville. 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 Mohawk River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 3 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Mohawk 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.