Kayak Wappingers Creek Terminus & Hudson River, Dutchess
Details
PADDLE THE WAPPINGERS CREEK AS IT ENTERS THE HUDSON RIVER & A SHORT ROCK SCRAMBLE HIKE TO THE SCENIC WAPPINGERS FALLS
This trip explores the terminus of the Wappinger Creek as it drains into the Hudson River. The water will be tidal as it meets the Hudson.
It's a nice little paddle that offers nice views of the creeks' steep bank that has prevented development. We'll paddle as far north as we can on the creek passing by the old bleachery which in its heydey almost a century ago employed over 1,000 people but then was abandoned for decades and only recently is starting to see a rebirth. Just past here we'll disembark briefly for a short scramble to take in the views of the falls that gave the village its name. A courageous few may wish to cliff jump (signed release of liability required). We then return to our boats and try to time it to watch the sunset over the Hudson River from under the Train Bridge.
Many birds and wildlife reside here, including the invasive species the water chestnut, which may make paddling difficult along the shore (the current carves a nice paddling stream in the center). We'll paddle downstream, into the Hudson and circumnavigate an island with interesting development and then turn around for the return paddle.
Read the Event Host's Adventure Blog article about this trip at https://mikekelseyadventures.blog/2015/08/13/tough-decisions-on-the-terminus-of-wappingers-creek/
TRAIN ACCESS
This Meet-up is within a short distance from the New Hamburg Train Metro North Trian Station on the Hudson Line (we will actually paddle beneath the train tracks!!) Message the event host if you want to join but need to be picked up from the train station.
STATS
Arrive by 5:45, launch by 6pm.
Total Mileage: 4-5 miles roundtrip.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Estimated Paddle Time: 3 hours.
Special Gear / Requirements: Boat, paddle, lifejacket, headlamp, water, camera.
Wear sturdy shoes as the walk to the waterfall, while short is also rocky.
Kayak Rentals are available from AWAY Adventure Outfitters.
http://www.AWAYAdventureGuide.com. Email AWAYAdventureGuide@gmail.com for rental information
Directions: From I-84, take exit 11 onto SR 9D North. After 5 miles turn L onto CR-28 also known as New Hamburg Rd. After about a mile, turn R onto Creek Road (don't go over the creek). Pass the entrance to Reese Park on your R. On your L is a parking area and ramp down to the creek.