Where does the hudson river start?

The Hudson River's course is a total of 315 miles. Approximately 153 miles of the river's flow is an estuary that experiences high and low tides. The river was originally known as Manhatees, a name given to it by Henry Hudson, who sailed it in 1809 in search of the Northwest Passage. read more

The confluence of the two rivers is where maps begin to use the Hudson River name. South of the outlet of Sanford Lake, the Opalescent River flows into the Hudson. The Hudson then flows south, taking in Beaver Brook and the outlet of Lake Harris. read more

The Hudson River begins at the confluence of Indian Pass Brook near Henderson Lake in New York's Adirondack Park and ends at Upper New York Bay. The Hudson flows southwest past Albany and ultimately forms the boundary between New York and New Jersey near the river's mouth. read more

The Hudson Estuary: A River That Flows Two Ways. The Hudson River is the defining natural feature of a major region of New York State, familiar to millions who drive across its bridges, admire its grandeur from parks and historic sites, or ride the Hudson River Line railroad. Familiar as it may be, the Hudson is more than it seems. read more