After the toll booth, keep right and take the first exit off the traffic circle. At .5 miles turn right onto Rt 199 heading to the Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge. At the second traffic light after the bridge turn right onto Rt 9G South. At the next light turn right onto Rt 9. In 9 miles turn right into Norrie State Park. Follow signs to the boat ramp/marina. The Norrie Paddlesport Center is just before the marina.

Distance: 22 Miles, Time: 35 Minutes

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After the toll, turn right onto Rt 299 east. In 5.2 miles turn right onto Rt 9W. In 2.3 miles turn right onto Rt 44/55 toward Mid Hudson Bridge. After the Bridge take the Rt 9 ramp toward Hyde Park. Make sure you closely follow the signs as you get on the south ramp, but there is a u-turn at the bottom of the ramp. In 10 miles turn right into Norrie State Park. Follow signs to the boat ramp/marina. The Norrie Paddlesport Center is just before the marina.

Distance: 22 Miles, Time: 35 Minutes

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Take the Taconic Parkway to Route 55 west. Take Route 55 to Route 9 north. Continue on Route 9 north through Hyde Park. Go 3 miles past the Vanderbuilt Mansion, look for sign for Park. Make a left onto Old Post Road and park entrance will be in 100'. Follow signs for the Atlantic Kayak Tours or the Maria and go to the Norrie Point Paddlesport Center. The Norrie Paddlesport Center is just before the marina.