The HRWA Guide
by Ian Giddy et. al.
The Hudson River Watertrail Guide is the definitive manual for quiet exploration of the Hudson River. The main section, “Places and Features,” is a mile-by-mile descriptive listing of location of use and interest to paddlers and sailors, such as where one can hand-launch a small boat, where to stop for a bite or a stretch, or where to pitch your tent for the night.
The second describes day and weekend trips from the New York City area, followed by a general list of tips and tidbits for the Hudson paddler. The fourth section offers some information about the natural environment from a paddler’s viewpoint, and the fifth a few words on the Hudson’s geology. The final section, written by Craig Poole, explains the river’s tides and currents. The Guide is updated periodically.
The 2003 edition of The Guide (the 6th Edition!) has been completely re-written from top to bottom. It still includes all the above information, but we have redone all of the charts to more accurately reflect the current state of the Hudson River. Guides can be purchased as several outfitters along the Hudson or online from the New York Kayak Company.
Contents
- Preface
- Places and Features - mile-by-mile descriptive listing
- Day and Weekend Trips
- Rivercraft
- Flora and Fauna
- Rocks and Relief
- General References
- Tides and Currents by Craig Poole
- Updated launch and camp site listing
- About the Hudson River Watertrail Association
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Wheelchair Access
I am a novice kayaker and was taken aback the Hudson River Water Trail Guide and this website contains no information about wheelchair access. I have found the hardest part of kayaking is accessing the Hudson River. Accessible launch sites such as Annesville near Peekskill are all too rare. Information such as this is important and must be included. The river is supposed to be for all citizens, those that can walk and those that use a wheelchair.
This is a great resource I had no idea existed. Thank goodness for Google!
My son has challenged me to plan a trip from Manhattan to Fishkill, at the end of which, we are to attend a Hudson Valley Renegades game in Wappingers Falls. Any expert opinions out there on just how long a trip like this will take? With the tidal changes and distance, I’m figuring at least two days, starting out on a Friday late afternoon. Very open to all suggestions, including where to camp out/stay Friday and Saturday nights (looking to the parkland at Croton on the Hudson as one stop.
All thoughts are well appreciated. Will also need info on where we can rent equipment, including a 16 foot, 2 person, ruddered kayak with ample enough space to stow our gear/food items.
Thanks!