Previous Events/Success Stories
Since 2002, the Hudson River Greenway has awarded over $400,000 in matching grants to communities and non-profit organizations for the creation of and upgrade to various water trail sites. While the grants program is now closed, some success stories are presented here to show what kinds of projects may be funded. A 2011 report is available by clicking here (1MB PDF).
At Schodack Island State Park in Rensselaer County, two hand launches were created to
At Schodack Island State Park in Rensselaer County, two hand launches were created to
enable paddlers to experience a nine mile trip around the lower portion of Schodack and Houghtaling Islands. A kayak launch was created on Schodack Creek and a separate hand launch was put in near the trailered boat launch on the Hudson River side of the park. Until the creation of these launches there was no public access for kayakers to Schodack Creek.
At the Kingston Point Beach on the Hudson River and at the Hudson River Maritime Museum on the Rondout Creek (both in the City of Kingston, Ulster County) new kayak storage buildings were constructed so the City Parks Department could hold regular guided kayaking trips as part of their summer outdoor adventure programs.
Dan McLaughlin of the Hudson River Watertrail Association poses at the new kayak dock at the Hudson River Maritime Museum on the Rondout Creek. The kayak dock was installed alongside existing large vessel docks and allows kayakers to visit the museum, and, as an added bonus, provides access to the museum’s coin operated showers for boaters. Secure storage of kayaks and gear is available using Greenway provided kayak racks which allow the transient boater to enjoy the many fine restaurants in the area.
In New Baltimore, Greene County the Hudson River Watertrail Association built a campsite on land donated to them by Wilbur and Ruth Van Schaack. One component of Van Schaack Campsite at Bronck Island is a composting toilet with an ADA accessible ramp. There are also two tent platforms, a nice sand beach to land at, and storage racks for kayaks.
In Watervliet, Albany County a new boat launch was constructed in Hudson Shores park opening up hand launch access to the river for the first time in this City. The new launch is designed for use by crew shells, kayaks, and canoes and compliments the existing deep water docks located here. The park also has a barge restaurant, pavilion, restrooms and hiking trails.
As part of efforts to develop and promote the 256-mile Hudson River Greenway Water Trail (HRGWT) from Whitehall to Manhattan, the Hudson River Valley Greenway installed 65 kayak storage racks at 33 sites along the river on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each rack has the capacity to store two boats and up to 12 cubic feet of gear. Both the boats and gear may be secured with paddler-provided locks and cables. The racks are intended for short term, non-overnight storage only.
For more information on how to use the racks click here.
If you would like to see a list of the Kayak Rack Locations, click here.
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At the Kingston Point Beach on the Hudson River and at the Hudson River Maritime Museum on the Rondout Creek (both in the City of Kingston, Ulster County) new kayak storage buildings were constructed so the City Parks Department could hold regular guided kayaking trips as part of their summer outdoor adventure programs.Dan McLaughlin of the Hudson River Watertrail Association poses at the new kayak dock at the Hudson River Maritime Museum on the Rondout Creek. The kayak dock was installed alongside existing large vessel docks and allows kayakers to visit the museum, and, as an added bonus, provides access to the museum’s coin operated showers for boaters. Secure storage of kayaks and gear is available using Greenway provided kayak racks which allow the transient boater to enjoy the many fine restaurants in the area.In New Baltimore, Greene County the Hudson River Watertrail Association built a campsite on land donated to them by Wilbur and Ruth Van Schaack. One component of Van Schaack Campsite at Bronck Island is a composting toilet with an ADA accessible ramp. There are also two tent platforms, a nice sand beach to land at, and storage racks for kayaks. In Watervliet, Albany County a new boat launch was constructed in Hudson Shores park opening up hand launch access to the river for the first time in this City. The new launch is designed for use by crew shells, kayaks, and canoes and compliments the existing deep water docks located here. The park also has a barge restaurant, pavilion, restrooms and hiking trails. As part of efforts to develop and promote the 256-mile Hudson River Greenway Water Trail (HRGWT) from Whitehall to Manhattan, the Hudson River Valley Greenway installed 65 kayak storage racks at 33 sites along the river on a first-come, first-served basis.Each rack has the capacity to store two boats and up to 12 cubic feet of gear. Both the boats and gear may be secured with paddler-provided locks and cables. The racks are intended for short term, non-overnight storage only.
For more information on how to use the racks click here.
If you would like to see a list of the Kayak Rack Locations, click here.
Previous Events
Hudson River Valley Greenway Signature Quadricentennial Legacy Event
In 2009, a group of nearly 40 paddlers and guides participated in the Hudson River Valley Greenway’s Signature Quadricentennial Legacy Event. The Paddle was designed to celebrate the Quadricentennial and promote the Hudson River Greenway Water Trail and the communities through which the trip passed. A chronicle of the trip prepared for the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission is available by clicking
HERE. (PDF-985KB).
One of the paddlers on this voyage of rediscovery wrote a personal journal of his experience on the trip. Roger Donegan's journal 37 Leagues to the Zee is available by clicking HERE. (PDF-795KB).
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One of the paddlers on this voyage of rediscovery wrote a personal journal of his experience on the trip. Roger Donegan's journal 37 Leagues to the Zee is available by clicking HERE. (PDF-795KB).