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West Branch Delaware River

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3.9–18.7 midistance range
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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 EddyPhoto 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 hours depending on flow · moderate
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West Branch Delaware River paddle planning

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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 scored routes 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, source confidence, 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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West Branch Delaware River paddling FAQ

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?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 2 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which West Branch Delaware 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.