hudson river between albany

Why Kayak the Hudson River Between Albany and Troy?

Most people have probably never kayaked between Albany and Troy on the Hudson River. Yet, it’s a trip one should make, because it’s both fascinating and relaxing, as you paddle between two cities through a lush green landscape.

 Livingston State Forest

Not only is the Hudson River conviently located between the two cities, a short drive for residents of the Capital Drive, it demostrates the solitude one can get, and still be within a couple of miles of major former industrial cities in Upstate NY.

Scenic Hudson River

It shows the scale of man’s industrial works up close, as they tower far above you. Who would have ever thought the South Troy Bridge was so tall?

Heading Under the South Troy Bridge

And while the river is much cleaner then yesteryear, you will still smell the raw sewage floating in from some storm drains.

Stormwater Outfall Into the Hudson River

You’ll find secret little tributatories, all but forgotten about in the era of powerboats and superhighways that once buried important little rivers and creeks, and made islands into mainland.

Creek Channel on Breaker Island

You will get a new impression of the river and it’s many crossings, and the noisey automobile traffic that “flies” over the river.

Heading Towards Patroon Island Bridge

You’ll notice how nature’s creations tower far above our cities and urbanized areas.

Livingston Ave Bridge Opens

And you’ll get a new look at the ordinary city, that often looked at as one passes it buy almost in an ignorant fashion.

 Albany