Continent |
North America |
Country |
New York (USA) |
Next Big City |
New York |
Next Town |
Croton-on-Hudson |
|
Type: |
River |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Currents, Ships, Rocks |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Hudson River, flat to choppy water. Pay attention to the two pilings close to the beach which are marked by buoys and the
underwater rocks by the north tip of the park.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Launch is small recessed area just north of the pile of rocks at the point. Point high to clear the rocks when heading out. If you miss coming back in, a boat ramp at the south end of the park provides an emergency exit.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Summer is nice and warm. Winter very cold. Spring and autumn wetsuit needed, winter can bee too cold.
Wind
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Winds come with depression of any strength. Summer lighter, good in spring and autumn. Best in NW winds.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From New York drive North on the Eastside of the Hudson River. Take Route 9 Senasqua Road entrance ramp toward Route 9 south over Route 9. Round the curve, bear right. After the stop sign turn right and cross the railroad tracks. Turn left and into the park.
Extra information
Kitesurfing allowed only in off-season (October to April).
Nightlife