Upper Delaware float

[Stella blue]

Looks like a great trip, is this the East branch in New York? Sorry if that’s a stupid question, but it looks like somewhere I’d like to take the kayak. Not looking for any secret spots, but if you wouldn’t mind a point in the right direction I’d really appreciate it...thanks

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by Stella blue

Looks like a great trip, is this the East branch in New York? Sorry if that’s a stupid question, but it looks like somewhere I’d like to take the kayak. Not looking for any secret spots, but if you wouldn’t mind a point in the right direction I’d really appreciate it...thanks

yes we started on the east branch Delaware in NY (around Hancock) a bit then went down to the mainstem.

Plenty of access spots, pick which one depending on how far you want to float down I saw some kayakers and canoes that day and water was low so I didnt see any terrible rough rapids

[Stella blue]

Thanks for the info, appreciate it. Is that stretch of river slow enough to paddle back up stream? Or would it require a pick up vehicle?
Thanks again!

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by Stella blue

Thanks for the info, appreciate it. Is that stretch of river slow enough to paddle back up stream? Or would it require a pick up vehicle?
Thanks again!

pick up vehicle. it's pretty much slow run> tail-out which picks up speed> fast shallow riffles > run > repeat, you could try hitting slow stretches and seeing how far you'd like to paddle up and then float down, but you will be hitting fast water shortly.

[Stella blue]

Thanks for the info!