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

Rules
Time

Kitesurfing allowed only in off-season (October to April).

Nightlife

No information