the-river-connection.com

9 West Market Street
Hyde Park, New York 12538
845.229.0595  or  845.242.4731



 
Norrie Point and Esopus Island
Hudson River
Staatsburg, New York


An Island, a beautiful creek, a lighthouse, historic mansions, serene scenery fill this area of the Hudson with magic. One of our favorite destination paddle spots. Following the cove out into the Hudson River and past Bard Rock, the island directly to the north is Esopus Island. There is a small beach on the southeast side of the island and a few sheltered spots on the west side. Black Creek lies directly across from Esopus Island along the west shore of the river. This area of the Hudson River has been long known as a favored Bald Eagle watching area. 

North of Norrie Point lies Mills Mansion on the eastern shore and beyond the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse can be seen.

Current Offerings


Mon, May 26, 2008 River Connection Boathouse :: Hyde Park, NY 5pm to 8pm $100.

Sun, Jun 08, 2008 River Connection Boathouse :: Hyde Park, NY 5pm to 8pm $100.

Sun, Jun 15, 2008 River Connection Boathouse :: Hyde Park, NY 10am to 1pm $100.

Sun, Jun 22, 2008 River Connection Boathouse :: Hyde Park, NY 3pm to 6pm $100.

Sun, Jul 06, 2008 River Connection Boathouse :: Hyde Park, NY 10am to 1pm $100.


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Launch Point: Private launch at the Hyde Park Landing Marina. Meet at the River Connection showroom, 9 West Market Street prior to the tour for changing. A quick trip down to the marina and we launch from there.

Weather and water conditions will dictate a mid-tour landing point.

Learning to kayak safely, effectively and efficiently is best done with the help of a qualified instructor. The lead instructors for River Connection Kayak Instructional Courses are American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Instructors.  

Skills development courses are worth months of just paddling around. If you are interested in learning more kayaking skills, consider one of our Kayak Instructional Programs.

Your tuition includes use of all equipment for the duration of the kayak tour. See our Policy Page for additional information.




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The River Connection offers guided kayak tours and kayak instruction, nordic walking and snowshoe programs.
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