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Schoharie Creek

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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 hours depending on flow · moderate

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

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Compare 5 scored routes across Montgomery County / Mohawk Valley, Schoharie County / Central New York, Schoharie and Montgomery Counties. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, 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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Schoharie Creek paddling FAQ

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?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 4 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Schoharie Creek 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.