Poesten Kill

On put in access: If you're unloading on Blue Factory Road (above the falls), be respectful of land owners who are upset the land is being turned back over to the town who will have to police the area for 'rowdy visitors' (partying, disorderly conduct, etc.). Do not park anywhere near the bridge at Blue Factory Road. You will get towed, or a boot placed on your car. Do not park in the driveway of the goat farm. This gentleman is kind to paddlers and a pleasure to talk to, but understandably doesn't want his driveway blocked to emergency vehicles. Shuttle drivers should park across from the cemetery in the obvious pull off area on Plank Road (it's a 3 minute walk). If paddlers lose access to the put-in and trail to the bottom of the falls, we essentially lose the whole run, because it's the only access point. Please be respectful.

Take out: Poestenkill Town Hall. During business hours, park in the back and keep changing nudity on the down-low.

Spring 2019 update: The wood report above from 2016 is no longer valid. The run from Barberville Falls to Rt 351 is mostly clear of wood. There is one river right channel closer to the end of the run (small island) that contains a river wide tree in it. When in doubt, take the left channel, but know that this left channel has a history of collecting wood as well.

We had a beautiful 'medium' level at 5.6-5.7 on the Hoosic River/Eagle Bridge gauge. The run is fluid and continuous in sections at this level with few eddies. Paddlers should have confident Class 3-4 creeking abilities. Enjoy this gem of a run!