Seneca Creek

Ran the Seneca from Route 28 to Rileys Lock at 130 cfs on July 13, 2014. Absolutely beautiful seemingly remote creek yet very close to civilization. Low water but passable. THANKS to Mike for a very accurate trip report in June. I used the passageway you cut (literally one-kayak wide) which would have been challenging at any higher level. Now another tree is down (probably in the last day or two) but passable. Creek splits at approx. mile 4-5. Right channel is completely blocked by the broken-off top of a large tree upside down in the water - a BAD strainer. Easily portaged but at higher levels you will be nearly on top of it before you can exit. The other channels may be clear (I didn't backtrack to run them). So do not choose the right-hand channel at the split. NOTE: Several other branchy trees are down at various points along the route near to shore and parallel to the current BUT at some spots the natural current flow wants to push your boat into them = easily manageable but potentially dangerous for beginners or anyone not paying attention because of the consequences of getting sucked in. Stay alert but enjoy this beautiful stretch of 'remoteness'! I was the only one there on a hot summer Sunday in July...!