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West Branch Delaware River

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3.9–18.7 midistance range

Easy · Moderatedifficulty

The West Branch Delaware River at USGS Hale Eddy, used as direct same-river context for the Airport Road to Hale Eddy route in New York. — **West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy; direct stage-station context for Airport Road to Hale Eddy**Photo by U.S. Geological Survey · USGS public domain; clearly labeled direct same-river context

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Your tripDelhi Riverwalk to Walton hand launchApproximately 18.7 river miles from Delhi Riverwalk to the Walton hand launch · About 6–9 hr · moderate

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Water levels

These West Branch Delaware River routes use 2 gauge references depending on the stretch.

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Compare 3 routes (1 scored · 2 planning) across Delaware County, Delaware County / Deposit and Hale Eddy, Delaware County, New York / Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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West Branch Delaware 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 West Branch Delaware River?

Paddle Today tracks 3 West Branch Delaware River routes across Delaware County, Delaware County / Deposit and Hale Eddy, Delaware County, New York / Wayne County, Pennsylvania. 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 West Branch Delaware River water levels?

Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses 2 gauges or gauge references. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.

Which West Branch Delaware River route is best today?

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