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Hudson River Park (Pier 40)

Houston Street, Pier 40

A good launch for experienced paddlers wishing to explore the Upper Harbor. The public launch, operated by the Downtown Boathouse, is about 120 yards out on the south sid of the pier. NY Kayak Company and village Community Boathouse are based here. Car drop off is easy and there is paid parking on the pier.

Caution: Currents are strong at the pierhead line; 25-yard security zone around the holland tunnel ventilator shaft.

  • Launch: Yes
  • Landing: Yes
  • Site Fee:
  • ADA Accessible: Yes
  • Rental:
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  • Rest Area: Yes
 
Parking: No

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  • Hudson River Park
  • Hudson River Park

By Car –

The NYC Water Trail is an ongoing project.  To provide information on a trail please send an email to Water.Trail@parks.nyc.gov

By Mass Transit –

The NYC Water Trail is an ongoing project.  To provide information on a trail please send an email to Water.Trail@parks.nyc.gov

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