Little Falls Canal Harbor, Mile 80.19

Little Falls Canal Harbor is a boat access point located along the Erie Canal at Mile 80.19 near Little Falls in Herkimer County, New York. This site provides access to the Mohawk River segment of the Erie Canal system, a large river classified as Stream Order 7 with a drainage area of nearly 5,000 square miles. The water body maintains an average flow of approximately 3,455 cubic feet per second with a relatively gentle gradient of 1.7 feet per mile, making it suitable for various types of boating activities.

The Mohawk River in this region flows through a landscape with elevation changes totaling 279 feet across the 166-mile water body profile. With an average velocity of 2.87 feet per second, paddlers and boaters should expect moderate current conditions typical of a large river system. The site's location on the canal system means it serves as both a recreational access point and part of the historic Erie Canal corridor that connects the Hudson River to the Great Lakes.

Boaters using this access point should be prepared for conditions typical of a large river environment. Current speed and potential commercial barge traffic are factors to consider when planning trips. The site's position at Mile 80.19 makes it a reference point along the canal system for navigation purposes.