Easy: Paddle from Narrowsburg to Ten Mile River

Paddle this calm stretch of river from Narrowsburg River Access to Ten Mile River Access. This stretch is approximately 6 river miles and takes on average 3 hours to paddle. Right after you push off you’ll get the opportunity to paddle under the Narrowsburg Bridge. As you pass under the bridge, you will also be passing over “The Narrows,” the deepest section of the river at over 100 feet deep. Shortly after, you will see the Darbytown River Access on your right, just after the Narrowsburg Bridge. Running parallel to the river on your left is a railroad, and as you get close to Ten Mile River, you will pass under the No. 9 Railroad Bridge. This stretch of river is relatively calm with only one set of rapids, the No. 9 Railroad Bridge rapids right before reaching Ten Mile River Access. These are Class I rapids. River Safety Wearing a life jacket is the #1 thing you can do to stay safe on the river. Make sure your life jacket fits snugly and is the correct size for you. Familiarize yourself with the life jacket rules of the river. During all seasons, there is always a risk of hypothermia. Even during summer, water temperatures can remain cold. Always come prepared, check the weather forecast, wear appropriate clothing, and bring an extra set of dry clothes. River conditions can change very quickly. Stay informed by calling the river hotline line at 845-252-7100 for daily information about river height, condition, and temperatures. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from April 1st to October 31st. Glass is prohibited on the river. Closed toed shoes are recommended to protect your feet. The river is surrounded by private property. Please respect landowners and do not stop or get off on private property. Driving and Parking There are no public shuttles, public transit, or ride-sharing services along the Upper Delaware River, as well as limited cell service. Unless you are renting equipment from a livery which offers shuttling services, make a plan on how you will get back to your vehicle after your trip. Parking lots are available at both the Buckingham and Long Eddy River Accesses. Most visitors will leave one car at their starting point and another at their ending point.