Square Eddy Expeditions

Whitewater waits for no one.

Square Eddy Expeditions has guided raft trips along the Hudson Gorge for decades, offering a way to experience the river’s raw energy without needing a personal kayak or years of training. The outfitter specializes in half-day and full-day excursions, along with multi-day adventures that include camping on gravel bars and navigating Class IV rapids. Families, corporate groups, and solo paddlers all find options tailored to different skill levels, from gentle floats to adrenaline-fueled descents.

Main Street in North Creek serves as the launch point for these trips, with the office at 282 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853 acting as the meeting spot before shuttling to put-in locations. The stretch of river between North Creek and the Indian River offers some of the most reliable whitewater in the Adirondacks, drawing paddlers from across the Northeast. Even in summer, the water stays cool enough to require wetsuits, a detail the outfitter handles as part of the gear rental.

Booking a trip means dialing (518) 251-5200 to confirm availability and secure a spot on the raft. The staff can walk through the different routes, what to pack, and how to prepare for a day on the water. While the river does most of the work, the guides set the tone—balancing safety briefings with enough local lore to make the ride feel like more than just a workout.

For directions to the office or to scout the take-out points along the river, the map at this link shows the exact location. Once there, the rest of the journey unfolds on the water, where the only landmarks are the next rapid and the next bend.