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Access Site NY

Take Out

Normans Kill

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: Town of Rotterdam, NY
County: Schenectady
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 42.76380000, -74.00160000
Air Temp: --
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Normans Kill at Karlsfeld NY Same River 11.3 mi away
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Normans Kill at Albany NY Same River 13.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III Take-out Normans Kill - 1. Princetown to Route 406
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Current Conditions
-- • 800.00-2000.00 cfs
Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge NY
Whitewater Runs on Normans Kill
3 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III Take-out at this location 1. Princetown to Route 406
4.5 mi
II-III+(V) Downstream from here (4.7 mi to put-in) 2. Watervliet Reservoir to Rt. 155
5.3 mi
II(V) Downstream from here (16.5 mi to put-in) 3. Normansville to Route 32
2.5 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This is a take-out access point on the Normans Kill in the Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady County, New York. As a dedicated whitewater take-out site, it serves as an exit point for paddlers completing runs on this river. The Normans Kill is a popular whitewater paddling destination in the Capital Region, offering various sections with different difficulty levels depending on water flow and seasonal conditions.

Paddlers using this take-out should be familiar with whitewater paddling techniques and aware of river conditions before launching upstream. Access to this site allows boaters to complete their runs safely and provides a defined egress point for trip planning. The location in Rotterdam places it within the greater Albany metropolitan area, making it accessible for day trips from surrounding communities.