Schoharie Crossing, Mile 43.9

Schoharie Crossing is a boat access point located at mile 43.9 of Schoharie Creek in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. This site serves as an access point to Schoharie Creek, which is part of the Erie Canal system and is classified as a large river (Stream Order 7) with a significant drainage area of 920 square miles. The creek flows through a region with substantial elevation changes, dropping 2,353 feet over its 94-mile length, which contributes to an average gradient of 25 feet per mile.

Boaters using this access should be aware that Schoharie Creek maintains an average flow of 1,431.60 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 2.91 feet per second. These conditions indicate a moderately moving waterway that requires attention to current management, particularly for paddlers. The stream order classification as a large river means this waterway can accommodate various boat types, though current conditions and the gradient should influence paddler skill level and boat selection.

The location at Amsterdam provides access to a segment of creek that connects to the broader Erie Canal system. Boaters planning to use this access should verify current conditions and any local regulations that may apply to motorized versus non-motorized vessels on this portion of the canal system.