HUDSON RIVER SPIER FALLS section paddling Moreau NY
Nov. 4, 2001 - Hudson River kayaking, between Corinth & Glens Falls. Weather forecast called for cloudy; radar showed no rain; satellite showed possibility of break in the clouds. 1st put-in at boat launch a little over 1 mile W of Spier Falls Dam on Spier Falls Rd. Paddle NW upstream, river about 100 yds. wide. S shore has mostly evergreens, N shore mostly deciduous (oaks & beech). Go about 3 miles along S shore with no development then see smokestack & International Paper mill. Water a bit squirrelly here paddling against noticeable current. Palmer Dam around the corner, turn around. Watch out for shallow rocks in the turbulence. Follow N shore back & stop for lunch, lots of signs scream no swimming, no camping, no fires! See fish jump right out of water. 2 whitetail deer come to drink. Starting to see more & more blue sky. Ridge of Palmertown Range dominates to the SE rising over 700' above the river. Saw 2 small motorboats. 8 mi. 2.5 hrs. 2nd put-in at She...