Anthony Kill
Coons Crossing to the Hudson (Tenandeho Section)(Tenandeho)
| Difficulty | II |
| Length | 4.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Glowegee Creek at West Milton Ny |
| Flow Rate as of 40 minutes | 40 cfsI-IIlow runnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | March 22, 2018 |
River Description
This creek is officially named the Anthony Kill, but is known to many as Tenandeho Creek. It has a very short runnable season during the spring, during which it is a class II run with several named rapids. With heavy rain or snowmelt it can reach a surprisingly difficult class III, but it does not hold water long. It can be paddled in the early summer after a heavy rain but will usually be class I and very scratchy.
The put-in for the whitewater section is at Coons Crossing Rd in Mechanicville, NY. Public parking is available and it is an easy launch into the water. There is an alternative put-in at the DEC dock and boat launch on the west side of Round Lake along Highway 9. This adds about 3 to 3.5 miles of scenic flat water (and lots of tree falls to scramble over/around). Watch for the bald eagles nesting around the southern edge of the lake.
The take-out is at the public mooring area on the Hudson River in Mechanicville. This is on the river left side of the Tenandeho at the confluence with the Hudson. The total paddle is about 4.75 miles from Coons Crossing.
The opening mile of the run will bring you through a rock garden that is a nice warm up. The first named rapid is Roundhouse at mile 1.8 where a small island splits the creek. Do not go left. The main flow goes right, but there is a channel left of the island. Left is sometimes runnable but most often is choked with wood that can't be seen from above. From Roundhouse will be a mile of mostly flat water before you enter Mechanicville where things will pick up.
Mechanicville itself features concrete walls which amplify waves as well as a large number of blind 90 degree bends. There are also three named rapids. The first is The Apartments, a long section of class II water. The second is called Downtown, and features large wave trains and two hard turns. The last is the final drop into the Hudson River. Beware, if you swim in Mechanicville the concret
...River Features
Alternate Put In at DEC Boat Ramp on Round Lake
A developed boat ramp has been constructed on the west side of Round Lake where highway 9 comes close to the lake. There are lots of parking spots. Adds about 3 to 3.5 miles of scenic flat water (and lots of tree falls to scramble over/around). Watch for the bald eagles nesting along the southern edge of the lake.
Coons Crossing - Put In
There are a few parking spots in a gravel area next to the train tracks. If you can easily fit under the bridge, the flow is low. If you have to lean back to fit, the water is medium. If you don't fit under the bridge, the water is high.
After the put-in will be 1.5 miles of twisty flatwater, riffles, and rock dodging. There are often downed trees and strainers.
The Hudson
After passing the N. Main St. Bridge you'll come around a left bend and see the final rapid. It is a short series of ledges that might be called class II+ or even III at some flows.
At lower levels there is a line down the entire thing on the extreme river-right edge. You'll be practically against the right-hand shore until the last ledge where you'll want move center-right or center-left.
At higher levels the center or left paths can open up, but there will be several holes as well so pick your line carefully. The rapid can be easily scouted from the take-out.
Take Out: Public Mooring Area
The public mooring area is on river left of the Tenandeho at its confluence with the Hudson. There is public parking.
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportParking and access at the takeout on the Hudson River, river left of the final rapid. There is a gate across the road that leads into this area, but no one has ever seen it closed since there are occupied apartments down this road as well.
A map of the Tenandeho Section, put together by the organizers of the Annual Tenandeho Whitewater Derby
Photo taken above the rapid The drop into the Hudson River. Most consistent path is on the extreme river right edge. At high flows other lines will open up, center being the most common. If you take the river-right chute you will need to move center-right or center for the final ledge.
The approach to roundhouse. Always go right unless you've scouted the left channel.
A small rock garden gives you a warmup right around mile .75 or mile 1.
Photo looking upstream shows the start of the Downtown Rapids. Around the 90 degree turn beneath where this photo is taken, water will become very choppy. At high levels this section can create unexpectedly huge waves.
After taking the right bend at roundhouse you'll need to make an immediate left up ahead.
A view of the last drop into the Hudson taken from below the rapid. Photo taken at high (but runnable) water.
The bend at Highway 67 marks 2 miles from the put-in.
The putin at Coons Crossing Rd. The bridge works like a gauge. If you can paddle underneath without ducking much, run is probably class I If you need to duck a lot, water is probably class II. If you can't fit under the bridge, water is II+ or III.