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Hudson River
Indian River confluence / Old Outer Gooley access to North River Take-out
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Route overview
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A distinct 15.4-mile Hudson Gorge whitewater route from the Indian River confluence/Old Outer Gooley access to the North River take-out. American Whitewater identifies the Class III–IV reach and release-dependent character; NYSDEC supplies the public access/carry anchors, wilderness camping context, expert-only warning, and the boundary between the upper-Hudson approach and the gorge.
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Put-in
Old Outer Gooley Club Hudson River access / Indian River confluence areaOld Outer Gooley is a parking/carry anchor, not a surveyed waterline coordinate. Follow the marked carry and verify current seasonal road access, parking, and the actual river entry.
Take-out
North River Take-out Parking Area / Hudson River take-outNYSDEC identifies the North River take-out parking area, while American Whitewater cautions independent parties away from private rafter pullouts. Confirm the public landing and take-out boundary before the trip.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Old Outer Gooley is a parking/carry anchor, not a surveyed waterline coordinate. Follow the marked carry and verify current seasonal road access, parking, and the actual river entry.
- NYSDEC identifies the North River take-out parking area, while American Whitewater cautions independent parties away from private rafter pullouts. Confirm the public landing and take-out boundary before the trip.
- The Hudson Gorge lies amid wilderness and private inholdings. Use designated access and camping only, respect posted boundaries, and carry offline navigation and emergency communication.
Watch for
- USGS 01315500 stage, current Indian Lake release schedule, rapidly rising water, or any mismatch between the gauge and on-river conditions
- Class III–IV gorge features, the Narrows, Givneys, undercuts, holes, strainers, cold water, limited egress, and missed take-outs
- seasonal Chain Lakes Road status, Old Outer Gooley carry, North River public take-out, private rafter pullouts, weather, and shuttle timing
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Score & sources
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | Hudson River at North Creek, NY |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | Not calibrated yet |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official and local sources |
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| Paddle Today updated | Checking |
| Main source behind this score | No single numeric go/no-go threshold published for this release-dependent Class III–IV gorge; use North Creek stage, current Indian Lake release information, and local scouting together |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named New York corridorIndian River confluence to North River; 15.4 miles; Class III–IV Hudson Gorge
American Whitewater publishes the bounded reach, difficulty, length, named features, release dependence, and take-out warning.
- Public access and boundaryOld Outer Gooley access to North River Take-out Parking Area
NYSDEC publishes the Outer Gooley and North River access/carry anchors; American Whitewater describes how the Old Gooley path functions as the gorge put-in and cautions against private rafter pullouts.
- Gauge and release postureNorth Creek stage is live context; Indian Lake release schedule is a separate required check
The route is intentionally planning-only because gorge difficulty and start conditions depend on releases and local scouting rather than a single numeric band.
- Water-only campingDesignated primitive tent sites along the Hudson River
NYSDEC lists marked water-access-only sites in and around the gorge and requires state-land camping compliance.
- Image decisionApproved Hudson River USGS station context image used for route presentation
The image is labeled as same-river gauge context rather than an exact gorge photograph.
- Direct live gaugeUSGS 01315500, Hudson River at North Creek, NY
USGS 01315500 supplies continuous North Creek stage/discharge context used by the route source; Indian Lake release timing and local gorge conditions can diverge, so it is not a complete go/no-go signal.
- Safety and river conditionsCheck live gauge, recent rainfall, trend, debris, bridges, and access conditions before launch
American Whitewater / NYSDEC Hudson Gorge Wilderness / Town of Indian Lake and its linked safety material warn that conditions change rapidly and require local inspection.
- Image decisionApproved same-river context image used for route presentation
The image is labeled as river-level context when it depicts the named river elsewhere, not this exact reach.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- American Whitewater / NYSDEC Hudson Gorge Wilderness / Town of Indian Lake route record
- NYSDEC Hudson Gorge Wilderness access and camping map
- American Whitewater Hudson Gorge reach and flow notes
- NYSDEC Hudson Gorge whitewater, release, access, and camping guidance
- USGS 01315500 monitoring location
- USGS 01315500 current conditions
- Hudson River context image
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Quick answers
Hudson River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Hudson River?
Paddle Today watches Hudson River at North Creek, NY and uses Not calibrated yet as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Hudson River route start and end?
This route starts at Old Outer Gooley Club Hudson River access / Indian River confluence area and ends at North River Take-out Parking Area / Hudson River take-out, about 15.4 whitewater miles on the water.
Is this Hudson River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.
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