Canoeing & Kayaking New York
Get the authoritative guide to the rivers of New York, featuring 50 of the state’s best paddling trips.
From the slow tidal rivers of Long Island to the swift whitewater in the Adirondack Mountains, the best way to experience nature in the Empire State is by paddle! Canoeing & Kayaking New York is a comprehensive guide to New York’s creeks and rivers. Written by expert paddler and New York native Kevin Stiegelmaier, the guidebook provides engaging and concise information, while offering carefully selected details vital to successful trips for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
For more than a decade, Canoeing & Kayaking New York has been a trusted source for paddlers. This popular guidebook presents paddling routes like the majestic Hudson River as is heads to the urban waterways of New York City, the incomparable scenery along the Marion River, the peaceful solitude offered by the Sangerfield River, and the Old Erie Canal—perfect for families with children.
Inside you’ll find:
- Details on 50 of the best trips along New York’s premier rivers for paddling
- River profiles with maps and GPS coordinates
- Recommended runs for waterfalls, wildlife viewing, trips with children, and more
- At-a-glance data including river class, length, and time
Canoeing & Kayaking New York is simply the best and most informative New York paddling guide. Wet your paddle and whet your taste for outdoor adventure!
kevin Stiegelmaier has always been a lover of the outdoors and nature. Growing up on Long Island instilled in him a love of the ocean and led to a degree in marine biology. It also led to the purchase of his first kayak and the beginning of what has been a ten-year passion with paddling. In that time Kevin has canoed and kayaked on every type of water in every state along the East Coast, although he prefers exploring the waters of his home state, New York. Kevin currently lives on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife, Laura, and daughter, AnnaGrace, and teaches middle-school science whenever he isn't paddling. Canoeing & Kayaking New York is his first book.