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Cooperstown to Milford...
Posted by: tjalmy on Mar-20-13 10:01 PM (EST) Category: Destinations

I am scheduling a trip north soon, and would love to see this section of the Susquehanna once again. As I haven't done this in more than 3 decades, a bit of local knowledge would be most welcome.
Can I still launch from the hospital parking lot in Cooperstown? Is this likely to be an open course in late May or full of blow downs? How much time should I plan for the trip?
How come no one has posted on Places to Paddle for my home river I grew up on? C'mon now, it's a nice place to spend time.
Anyone wishing to join in would be welcome. Dinner at Brooke's in Oneonta will follow.
T

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Cooperstown to Milford... - tjalmy - Mar-20-13 10:01 PM
- Susquehanna - madmike - Mar-21-13 9:41 AM
  - Oooo, brewries! - tjalmy - Mar-21-13 9:28 PM
    - General Clinton Race - plaidpaddler - Mar-21-13 9:31 PM
      - Three easy portages - RedCrossRandy - Mar-22-13 11:53 AM
- Wow, I forgot about General Clinton... - tjalmy - Mar-22-13 10:07 PM

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  Susquehanna
  Posted by: madmike on Mar-21-13 9:41 AM (EST)

I used the Hospital lot last year, and out in below the dam with no problems. There may be some wood, but it is usually not bad. Relaxed 4 hour trip, do not forget to tour the 2 breweries.

  Oooo, brewries!
  Posted by: tjalmy on Mar-21-13 9:28 PM (EST)

I'm sure my son will know, but where are they located?
T

  General Clinton Race
  Posted by: plaidpaddler on Mar-21-13 9:31 PM (EST)

Since the General Clinton Canoe Race is held on Memorial Day the river should be clear from Cooperstown to Bainbridge; all 70 miles. Water level is still weather dependent.
Bill

  Three easy portages
  Posted by: RedCrossRandy on Mar-22-13 11:53 AM (EST)

The first is at the hospital- 20 yds across the road and back in. The second is at Goodyear Dam- two tenths mile uphill and back down. Third at Oneonta behind the Neptune diner- 20 yds around little 3 ft weir dam.

The Ommegang and Cooperstown breweries are worth a visit. They give free samples.

The Neptune Diner in Oneonta is a must visit!

  Wow, I forgot about General Clinton...
  Posted by: tjalmy on Mar-22-13 10:07 PM (EST)

on Memorial Day. Thanks, I may have to attend the festivities in Bainbridge.
Neptune Diner vs. Brooke's? That's going to be a hard call, but we may have to check it out, and get take out from Brookes to eat on the way back south.
Thanks so much,
T

	Susquehanna Posted by: madmike on Mar-21-13 9:41 AM (EST)
	I used the Hospital lot last year, and out in below the dam with no problems. There may be some wood, but it is usually not bad. Relaxed 4 hour trip, do not forget to tour the 2 breweries.

	Oooo, brewries! Posted by: tjalmy on Mar-21-13 9:28 PM (EST)
	I'm sure my son will know, but where are they located? T

	General Clinton Race Posted by: plaidpaddler on Mar-21-13 9:31 PM (EST)
	Since the General Clinton Canoe Race is held on Memorial Day the river should be clear from Cooperstown to Bainbridge; all 70 miles. Water level is still weather dependent. Bill

	Three easy portages Posted by: RedCrossRandy on Mar-22-13 11:53 AM (EST)
	The first is at the hospital- 20 yds across the road and back in. The second is at Goodyear Dam- two tenths mile uphill and back down. Third at Oneonta behind the Neptune diner- 20 yds around little 3 ft weir dam. The Ommegang and Cooperstown breweries are worth a visit. They give free samples. The Neptune Diner in Oneonta is a must visit!

	Wow, I forgot about General Clinton... Posted by: tjalmy on Mar-22-13 10:07 PM (EST)
	on Memorial Day. Thanks, I may have to attend the festivities in Bainbridge. Neptune Diner vs. Brooke's? That's going to be a hard call, but we may have to check it out, and get take out from Brookes to eat on the way back south. Thanks so much, T