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Hudson River Gorge, New York

Top 40 Wild Rivers - Mid-Atlantic

Difficulty: Class III to IV

Season: April through October, summer during scheduled releases

Trip Length: One day

Whatever excitement exists in New York City, where the Hudson meets the sea, is more than matched by the excitement of the river near its source. You drive to Indian Lake, where a 2.5-mile stretch of the Indian River serves as access to the Hudson River Gorge. From there it''s hold on to your britches.