The following whitewater and paddling routes have been shared by volunteers. Montgomery County does not monitor or test these routes and cannot guarantee that natural changes have not occurred since the last volunteer report. All water activities on public waterways are undertaken at your own risk.
Cobleskill Creek: easy and shallow whitewater rafting and paddling access, except for the mile above Bramanville and the Bramanville Falls and a 5-foot drop above Central Bridge. Putin location GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 42.64666 Longitude: -74.53473; Takeout location GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 42.70972 Longitude: -74.32639
Caroga Creek: mildly difficult 9.5 mile whitewater section from Ephratah to Route 5. Putin location GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 43.0339 Longitude: -74.5262; Takeout Location GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 42.96749 Longitude: -74.62831
East Canada Creek: mildly difficult 8 miles, Dolgeville to Route 5 in Montgomery County; Putin Location GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 43.1001 Longitude: -74.77291; Takeout Location GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 43.00529 Longitude: -74.7411
Schoharie Creek: mildly difficult 21 mile run from Esperance to Fort Hunter. One of the few paddling stretches in this system; Putin Location GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 42.76111 Longitude: -74.25806; Takeout Location GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 42.93999 Longitude: -74.29028
Timmerman Creek: difficult 3 mile stretch from near Amsterdam to Upper St. Johnsville. Falls drop through Klock Park to the confluence with the Mohawk River. Putin: Youkers Bush Road: Takeout Route 5/Main St.
Paddle-related businesses in Montgomery County:
Adirondack Kayak Warehouse (opens in a new tab) 4786 State Highway, 30, Amsterdam NY 12010