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7. The Upper Hudson River

The upper Hudson River
The upper Hudson River

The upper Hudson River flows swiftly down from its mountain sources. In the 160 miles between Lake Tear of the Clouds and the Troy Dam, the river drops more than 4,300 feet over natural rapids and man-made dams.

  • Page applies to Hudson River region
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  • The Hudson River Estuary Program
    NYS DEC
    21 S Putt Corners Rd
    New Paltz, New York 12561
    845-256-3016