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Tioughnioga River

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5.5–13 midistance range

Easy · Moderatedifficulty

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 context**Photo 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 hr · moderate

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Water levels

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

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Compare 3 routes (1 scored · 2 planning) across Broome County / Southern Tier, Cortland County, Cortland and Broome Counties / Southern Tier. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, 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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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?

Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses 3 gauges or gauge references. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.

Which Tioughnioga River route is best today?

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