Delaware, |
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| Usual Difficulty | I-II (may vary with level) |
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| Length | 77 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 6 fpm |
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| DELAWARE R ABOVE LACKAWAXEN R NR BARRYVILLE NY | ||||
| usgs-01428500 | 500 - 100000 cfs | I-II | 52h49m | 3730 cfs (rc= 0.0 ) |
The Delaware River forms the border between New York and Pennsylvania and a number of access points along the river are available allowing paddlers to select a section of interest. The Upper Delaware is a federal Wild and Scenic River managed by the National Park Service. In fact it was one of the original 27 rivers designated for study with the passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968 and was ultimately added to the system in 1978. NPS maintains a website that includes information on outfitters who provide canoe and tube rentals along with shuttle service.
Reservoirs upstream provide water to New York City but along the mainstem the river flows freely as one of the few undammed rivers in the Northeast with excellent canoeing and fishing opportunities. In fact the combination of proximity to major population centers, consistent flows, and high water quality make this one of the finest canoe trips in the Northeast and one of the most popular canoe rivers in the country.
The Mongaup Wave playspot comes near the end of this section (AW web page for Mongaup Wave).
We have no additional information about how various flows affect runnability (or playability) of this section of river. If you can provide additional information, please either directly contact the StreamTeam member for this reach, or add a 'comment' or a 'report' with your information to help out your fellow boaters.
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level | ||||||||||||
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| DELAWARE R ABOVE LACKAWAXEN R NR BARRYVILLE NY | ||||||||||||||||
| usgs-01428500 | 500 - 100000 cfs | I-II | 52h49m | 3730 cfs (rc= 0.0 ) | ||||||||||||
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| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
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| 1y152d06h32m | Delaware [NY] |
Confluence Pool Access
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1100 cfs | Thomas O'Keefe |
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Add a Comment| Mile | Rapid Name | Class | Features (Legend) |
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| -0.1 | Shehawken River Access, West Branch |   | |
| 0.0 | Confluence Pool, Hancock NY | | |
| 5.0 | Buckingham River Access, Dillontown PA | | |
| 9.0 | Lordville Access | | |
| 15.0 | Long Eddy Access | | |
| 18.0 | Kellams Bridge Access, Stalker PA | | |
| 35.5 | Skinners Falls | III | |
| 40.0 | Narrowsburg River Access | |
Shehawken River Access is on the on the West Branch of the Delaware River just before it joins the East Branch along Highway 191 in Pennsylvania. There is a good boat ramp.
Fishermen's Access at Confluence Pool where the east and west branches of the Delaware join and the start of the Upper Delaware Wild and Scenic River.
River access on river right with a good boat ramp.
Access is available with a rough boat ramp on the upstream river left side of the bridge.
To reach the access follow Depot Street across the tracks where it turns into Ferry Street and deadends at the river with a boat ramp.
Kellams Bridge is at Stalker, PA. Access is available on the upstream river right side of the bridge at the Soaring Eagle Campground. This is a private access available to customers. NYSDEC maintains a fishermen's access on the upstream river left side of the bridge. The access at the campground offers easier river side access for boaters.
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