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New York | Warren and Washington Counties / Queensbury, Glens Falls, and Hudson Falls

Glens Falls Feeder CanalFeeder Dam / Queensbury to Martindale Boat Basin / Hudson Falls

A five-mile one-way Glens Falls Feeder Canal Water Trail route from the Feeder Dam/Overlook Park access in Queensbury through the Shermantown Road dock to Martindale Boat Basin in Hudson Falls. The official Canalway stewardship inventory identifies this as Section 34 with three launches, and the Feeder Canal Alliance documents the five-mile paddlable reach, gentle current, dock access, parking, motorized-boat prohibition, and the required take-out before the deteriorated Five Combines locks. The route is planning-only because canal levels, bridge/tunnel clearance, industrial shoreline, private property, and access conditions require current verification.

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DistanceAbout 5.0 paddlable miles from Feeder Dam/Overlook Park in Queensbury to Martindale Boat Basin in Hudson Falls
DifficultyModerate
Typical timeAbout 1.5–3 hours depending on gentle current
ShuttleCar shuttle
Hudson River at Fort Edward, New York, used as regional proxy context for the Glens Falls Feeder Canal route.
Route photoGlens Falls Feeder Canal Queensbury to Hudson Falls route and regional proxy contextPhoto by U.S. Geological Survey

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Trip details

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distanceAbout 5.0 paddlable miles from Feeder Dam/Overlook Park in Queensbury to Martindale Boat Basin in Hudson FallsFeeder Dam / Queensbury to Martindale Boat Basin / Hudson Falls
DifficultymoderateThe Alliance describes gentle-current paddling, but the route includes the Feeder Dam carry, low bridges and a tunnel, shallow water, industrial waterfront, limited legal exits, private-property constraints, and a hard take-out before the deteriorated Five Combines locks.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the downstream vehicle at confirmed Martindale Boat Basin, then drive to Feeder Dam/Overlook Park. Shermantown Road is a conditional intermediate access and bailout, not a substitute for a verified downstream vehicle; retain a road-based retreat if the canal is blocked or too shallow.
PermitsCheck posted rulesConfirm current Feeder Canal Alliance and municipal launch, parking, carry, dock, leash, fishing, swimming, and seasonal rules; Canal Corporation or hydro-facility restrictions; the motorized-boat prohibition; and clean-drain-dry procedures before departure.
CampingDay tripNo on-route camping is documented. Feeder Canal Park, Shermantown Road, and Martindale Boat Basin are day-use access contexts; arrange separate lodging or a currently open managed campground and do not camp at the docks, towpath, lock works, industrial shoreline, or private banks without explicit permission.
SeasonMay-OctThis five-mile feeder-canal paddle is seasonal and sensitive to canal withdrawals and levels, gentle current, dam and gate operations, shallow water, bridges and tunnels, industrial waterfront, changing access, and the deteriorated Five Combines locks. Verify current Feeder Canal Alliance, municipal, Canal Corporation, and boating notices before departure.

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Route logistics

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A five-mile one-way Glens Falls Feeder Canal Water Trail route from the Feeder Dam/Overlook Park access in Queensbury through the Shermantown Road dock to Martindale Boat Basin in Hudson Falls. The official Canalway stewardship inventory identifies this as Section 34 with three launches, and the Feeder Canal Alliance documents the five-mile paddlable reach, gentle current, dock access, parking, motorized-boat prohibition, and the required take-out before the deteriorated Five Combines locks. The route is planning-only because canal levels, bridge/tunnel clearance, industrial shoreline, private property, and access conditions require current verification.

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Feeder Dam / Overlook Park dock
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Take-out

Martindale Boat Basin Park
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The official inventory names Feeder Canal Park/Feeder Dam, Shermantown Road, and Martindale Boat Basin as the three Section 34 launches. Murray Street and other trail references are not promoted here as boat launches without separate current water-entry confirmation.

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On-water distance5.0 miMixed access
On-water timeAbout 1.5–3 hours depending on gentle currentFull route option
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Feeder Dam / Overlook Park dock to Martindale Boat Basin Park is about 5.0 mi. Use the planner to compare shorter access pairs.

Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • The stored coordinates follow the official route names and mapped waterline/access anchors; a park or road coordinate does not guarantee an open dock, legal carry, parking, or safe water entry on the day of travel.
  • The official inventory names Feeder Canal Park/Feeder Dam, Shermantown Road, and Martindale Boat Basin as the three Section 34 launches. Murray Street and other trail references are not promoted here as boat launches without separate current water-entry confirmation.
  • The Feeder Canal Alliance states that the paddlable reach ends at Martindale to avoid the deteriorated Five Combines locks. Do not continue toward the locks or Champlain Canal without a separate portage and navigation review.
  • Industrial facilities, private shoreline, low structures, shallow water, and limited exit points make the named access chain important. Never improvise a landing or carry through a restricted work area.

Watch for

  • USGS 01327750 unavailable, rapidly changing, or inconsistent with local Feeder Canal depth and current
  • Feeder Dam and gate, headworks, low pipe crossing, bridges, tunnel, shallow water, debris, industrial waterfront, private property, cold water, and the Five Combines lock boundary
  • Feeder Dam parking/carry, Shermantown dock drop and parking, Martindale landing, motorized-boat prohibition, leash rules, and current Alliance or municipal access notices

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Hudson River at Fort Edward, New York, used as regional proxy context for the Glens Falls Feeder Canal route.
Glens Falls Feeder Canal Queensbury to Hudson Falls route and regional proxy contextPhoto by U.S. Geological Survey
USGS station photograph; regional Hudson/Champlain proxy context

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NotesWhat to know before you go

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  • Distinct Canalway sectionGlens Falls Feeder Canal from Queensbury to Hudson Falls; approximately 5 miles; official Section 34

    The official Erie Canalway stewardship inventory identifies the separate Section 34 corridor and its three launch names.

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  • Paddlable reach and access procedureFive miles from Feeder Dam to Martindale Boat Basin with Shermantown dock access

    The Feeder Canal Alliance documents the five-mile canoe/kayak reach, dock and parking guidance, gentle current, low-structure caution, and required Martindale take-out.

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  • Public launch directoryNYSDEC lists the Feeder Canal at Shermantown Road and Martindale Boat Basin Park

    The state launch directory independently confirms public hand-launch access and parking context.

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  • Navigation and route boundaryMotorized boats prohibited; take out at Martindale before the Five Combines locks

    The Feeder Canal Alliance map and paddling guidance supply the motorized-boat restriction and hard endpoint boundary.

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  • Proxy live gaugeUSGS 01327750 Hudson River at Fort Edward

    USGS provides regional context only; feeder-canal level, diversion, current, structures, and access conditions remain decisive.

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  • Route imageUSGS Hudson River station photograph used as clearly labeled regional proxy context

    The presentation image is proxy context and does not claim to depict the Glens Falls Feeder Canal.

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  • Same-river proxy gaugeUSGS 01327750, Hudson River at Fort Edward, NY

    USGS 01327750 at Fort Edward is used only as regional Hudson/Champlain trend context. It does not measure the feeder canal, local diversion level, bridge clearance, current, or gate operations; local visual inspection and the Alliance guidance remain decisive.

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  • Safety and river conditionsCheck live gauge, recent rainfall, trend, debris, bridges, and access conditions before launch

    Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Water Trail stewardship inventory and Feeder Canal Alliance and its linked safety material warn that conditions change rapidly and require local inspection.

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  • Image decisionApproved watershed/proxy-gauge context image used for route presentation

    The image is clearly labeled as watershed/proxy-gauge context and does not claim to depict this exact reach.

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Glens Falls Feeder Canal paddling FAQ

What water level is best for the Feeder Dam / Queensbury to Martindale Boat Basin / Hudson Falls route on the Glens Falls Feeder Canal?

This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.

Where does the Feeder Dam / Queensbury to Martindale Boat Basin / Hudson Falls route on the Glens Falls Feeder Canal start and end?

This route starts at Feeder Dam / Overlook Park dock and ends at Martindale Boat Basin Park, about 5.0 paddlable miles from Feeder Dam/Overlook Park in Queensbury to Martindale Boat Basin in Hudson Falls on the water.

Is the Feeder Dam / Queensbury to Martindale Boat Basin / Hudson Falls route on the Glens Falls Feeder Canal suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.

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