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Schoharie Creek

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3–15 midistance range

Hard · Moderatedifficulty

Schoharie Creek flowing through Burtonsville, New York, used as same-river context for the Burtonsville to Fort Hunter route. — **Schoharie Creek at Burtonsville; Burtonsville to Fort Hunter route context**Photo by National Weather Service Northeast River Forecast Center · U.S. government public domain; same-river context

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Your tripBurtonsville Schoharie Creek hand launch to Dufel Road / Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site and return boundary at Fort HunterAbout 14 river miles from the Burtonsville launch to the Dufel Road / Schoharie Crossing launch near Fort Hunter · About 5–8 hr · moderate

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These Schoharie Creek routes use 4 gauge references depending on the stretch.

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Compare 5 routes (1 scored · 4 planning) across Montgomery County / Mohawk Valley, Schoharie County / Central New York, Schoharie and Montgomery Counties. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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

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Where can I paddle the Schoharie Creek?

Paddle Today tracks 5 Schoharie Creek routes across Montgomery County / Mohawk Valley, Schoharie County / Central New York, Schoharie and Montgomery 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 Schoharie Creek 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 Schoharie Creek route is best today?

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