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New York | Steuben County / Corning
Chemung RiverCohocton Street Launch to Bottcher's Landing
An easy-to-moderate Chemung River route from downtown Corning’s Cohocton Street Launch through River Road to Bottcher’s Landing. The published itinerary provides a concrete DEC take-out, intermediate exit, bridge and wing-dam warnings, Gibson Dam remnants with hidden rebar, braids, and a pavilion/restroom area.
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An easy-to-moderate Chemung River route from downtown Corning’s Cohocton Street Launch through River Road to Bottcher’s Landing. The published itinerary provides a concrete DEC take-out, intermediate exit, bridge and wing-dam warnings, Gibson Dam remnants with hidden rebar, braids, and a pavilion/restroom area.
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Cohocton Street LaunchCohocton Street is a muddy dirt/levee launch after rain or high water; inspect the carry and keep downtown traffic clear.
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Bottcher's Landing NYS DEC Fishing Access SiteRiver Road has a small lot and concrete steps; current makes the exit more difficult, so confirm it is usable before selecting it as a bailout.
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Cohocton Street Launch to Bottcher's Landing NYS DEC Fishing Access Site is about 6.0 mi. Use the planner to compare shorter access pairs.
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- Cohocton Street is a muddy dirt/levee launch after rain or high water; inspect the carry and keep downtown traffic clear.
- River Road has a small lot and concrete steps; current makes the exit more difficult, so confirm it is usable before selecting it as a bailout.
- Bottcher’s concrete ramp is public and well marked, but heavy rain/high water can make it muddy or slippery. Use only the documented DEC access.
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- USGS 01529950 below 300 cfs, above 6,000 cfs, rising quickly, unavailable, or inconsistent with the launch visual
- Gibson Dam remnants and hidden rebar, wing dams, bridges, gravel bars, islands, braids, and downstream strainers
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| Gauge site | Chemung River at Corning, NY |
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| Preferred range | 300 cfs to 6,000 cfs |
| Low threshold | 300 cfs |
| High threshold | 6,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | CanWePaddle Corning to Big Flats estimated runnable range: 300–6,000 cfs |
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- Named New York corridorCohocton Street to Bottcher’s Landing; 6 miles; easy
The itinerary publishes the endpoint pair, River Road intermediate exit, hazards, channel notes, and downstream strainer warning.
- Public water accessCohocton Street, River Road DEC, and Bottcher’s Landing DEC
The official map supplies water-trail access pins and coordinates; the itinerary supplies access surfaces, parking, amenities, and river sides.
- Direct flow guidance300–6,000 cfs estimated runnable range at USGS 01529950
CanWePaddle links the same Corning gauge and labels the range conservative and informational, not a go/no-go authority.
- Safety and bailoutGibson Dam remnants, wing dams, bridges, braids, strainers, and River Road exit
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- Direct live gaugeUSGS 01529950, Chemung River at Corning, NY
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NY Susquehanna Basin Water Trail and its linked safety material warn that conditions change rapidly and require local inspection.
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What water level is best for the Cohocton Street Launch to Bottcher's Landing route on the Chemung River?
Paddle Today watches Chemung River at Corning, NY and treats 300 cfs to 6,000 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does the Cohocton Street Launch to Bottcher's Landing route on the Chemung River start and end?
This route starts at Cohocton Street Launch and ends at Bottcher's Landing NYS DEC Fishing Access Site, 6 river miles on the water.
Is the Cohocton Street Launch to Bottcher's Landing route on the Chemung River suitable for beginners?
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