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Tioughnioga River

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5.5–13 midistance range
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The Tioughnioga River at the USGS Cortland monitoring station in New York, used as same-river context for the Itaska to Chenango Forks section.
Tioughnioga River at Cortland; Itaska to Chenango Forks route contextPhoto by U.S. Geological Survey · USGS public domain; same-river context
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Your tripItaska Route 79 hand launch to Chenango Forks Route 12 hand launchApproximately 5.5 river miles from the Itaska alternate start to Chenango Forks · About 3–5 hours depending on flow · moderate
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Tioughnioga River paddle planning

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Water levels

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

Route options

Compare 3 scored routes across Broome County / Southern Tier, Cortland County, Cortland and Broome Counties / Southern Tier. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

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

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Tioughnioga River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Tioughnioga River?

Paddle Today tracks 3 Tioughnioga River routes across Broome County / Southern Tier, Cortland County, Cortland and Broome Counties / Southern Tier. 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 Tioughnioga 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 Tioughnioga 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.