Geese stay close to the bank of honeysuckle and willows
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Description:
This paddle is nice on a windy day, since the wind is almost always blocked through the channel of the Creek. It's also an ideal spot to catch a glimpse of a heron or two, taking flight or hiding along the water's edge. This particular section of the Creek that I've used for paddling, runs from Amherst to the opening of the Niagara River in the City of Tonawanda. There are a number of boat launches along the way, listed below as links. This makes a nice evening paddle after work, since it's so close to me and the multiple boat launches make it easy to vary the length and location of the paddle. The Creek is some of the quietest water in this area, and, because of that, was the very first place I took my kayak.
The parks close at dusk, and have only been locked in once (a friend helped show me an alternate way out...:)), so you have to make it back before the gatekeeper locks you in!
Put-in:
Amherst Veteran's State Canal Park
Located at 1040 Tonawanda Creek Road, in the Town of Amherst.
Heading North on Niagara Falls Blvd - turn RIGHT on Tonawanda Creek Rd, BEFORE crossing the bridge into Niagara County. Note: Tonawanda Creek Rd is located on BOTH sides (North and South) of the canal/creek.
Make a LEFT onto Brennon Rd, travel to the end where you will see a sign for The Amherst Veterans State Canal Park.
Take out:same as put-in
Duration: Day Trip,
around 2 to 3 hrs depending on length and speed
Facilities:
Porta-potty is located close to the launch, though there is also a restroom in the building on the grounds, but it's never been open at the times I've been there.
Distance: varies, 4-8 miles, round-trip
Portages: None
Loop Trip: No
Camping: No
LINKS:
Here are possible launch sites along the canal--
WNYRIN-Amherst Veteran's State Canal Park
WNYRIN-West Canal Park
WNYRIN-Holiday Park
WNYRIN-Sweeney Street Boat Launch
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