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Ampersand Bay on Lower Saranac Lake to Fish Creek
This paddling route begins on Lower Saranac Lake and takes you into a quiet creek where you will have the opportunity to observe wildlife. Read MoreC
CHASM FALLS SECTION OF THE SALMON RIVER
The Chasm Falls section of the Salmon River is 0.5 mile long and has been rated as a class V+ section. The put-in is at the bend of the road below the falls on Route 27, and the take-out is at the intersection with Brick Church Road.Putin Location GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.75529
Longitude: -74.21731
Takeout Location GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.94169
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Church Pond
Church Pond is a picturesque, roadside body of water that is equally fun to canoeing or just stop for a photo. Either way, you can't go wrong. Church Pond is on Paul Smith's Conservation Easement lands, and is open for public recreation. Read MoreE
EAST PINE POND BOAT LAUNCH
Off Route 30, 5 miles east of Floodwood Road. Hand launching. Parking for 5 cars. Read MoreF
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Floodwood Pond to Little Square Pond
Floodwood Pond is a popular launching point for paddling adventures. It's is remote but close enough that it doesn't take an entire day to get there. You'll only find peace and quiet here. Read More- Paddling
Follensby Clear Pond to Saginaw Bay
Follensby Clear Pond to Saginaw Bay offers a variety of paddling. The trip begins on Follensby Clear Pond, which is a very clear pond with shallow water. There are great opportunities to observe wildlife along the route, including loons... Read MoreI
INDIAN CARRY BOAT LAUNCH
Operated by the NYS DEC.On Route 3, 24 miles south of Paul Smiths, access to Upper Saranac Lake, south end.
Part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Beach launching. Parking for 18 cars. Read More
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Keese Mill Road Put-in to Paul Smith's College
The lowdown Keese Mills is the site of a sawmill built in 1851 by Oliver Keese and Thomas Tomlinson. There is a dam north of the put in. The private entrance to the historic Great Camp of Marjorie Merriweather Post and the Rockefeller estate are...Paul Smiths paddling map Read More
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Lake Clear to Lake Clear Outlet
Beyond Lake Clear itself, the Outlet is a great place to explore wildlife and plants!Lake Clear contour map Read More
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Lake Colby
Right in town and totally beautiful: that's Lake Colby. Even though this lake is right in town, there is plenty of wildlife and tons of scenic views. Read More- Paddling
Lake Flower
Lake Flower is a great body of water to paddle around with no destination in mind. Best of all, it's accessible right from downtown! Read MoreLITTLE CLEAR POND BOAT LAUNCH
Operated by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, this is a scenic pond with access to Grass Pond and St Regis Pond via portage. Read More- Paddling
Little Clear Pond to Grass Pond
The lowdown Little Clear Pond is a fairly large pond with numerous points to explore. It is a great pond to take your time on to explore the shorelines. A sandy beach can be found on the eastern shore of a prominent rock, a popular place to picnic and...Saint Regis Canoe Area map Read More
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Long Pond to Little Pink Pond
The Long Pond to Little Pink Pond canoe route takes you into the St. Regis Canoe area. From Long Pond you have a beautiful view of Long Pond Mountain in the distance. These are popular places for fishing and bird watching, and along the... Read More- Paddling
LOWER CHATEAUGAY LAKE TO COOKS MILL
Lower Chateaugay Lake to Cooks Mill is a 12.2 mile section through a deep gorge, ranging from II-V+ during normal flows.Put-in at the bridge at Cromp Road/Bunker Hill Road, (Latitude: 44.840774, Longitude: -74.041016)
Take-out near the intersection of Hartnett and Healy Roads, (Latitude: 44.896343, Longitude: -74.086490) where the river slows and widens. Read More
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Lower Saranac Lake
The paddling route from State Bridge to Ampersand Bay offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the area. Lower Saranac Lake was referred to by the Native Americans as the "Lake of the Clustered Stars," which may have referred to the...Lower Saranac Lake contour map Read More
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Middle Saranac Lake
The Middle Saranac Lake to Lower Saranac Lake trip offers spectacular views and the chance to paddle through the manually operated Upper Locks. The route begins on South Creek where you are surrounded by bog plants including sundew... Read More- Paddling
Moose Pond
Moose Pond is a popular 140-acre pond located near Bloomingdale. Fishing, paddling, swimming, camping, and hiking are all common activities. Read More- Paddling
MOUNTAIN POND
How to Get There From Malone, follow Route 30 south. Continue to Mountain Pond Road on the left. Drive this rough dirt road to the shores..Download PDF Read More
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Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Considered the waterway equivalent of the Appalachian Trail, the NFCT is a 740 mile-long paddling route that starts in the Adirondacks. Read MoreO
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OSGOOD POND HAND LAUNCH SITE
Paddling Hand Launch sites on Church Pond, Osgood Pond and Jones Pond allow paddlers to obtain access to all three waters and Jones Pond..Download PDF Read More
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OSGOOD RIVER
Paddling From Osgood Pond to Meacham Lake the river narrows, develops patches of water lilies and pickerel weed, and the banks get close,..Download PDF Read More
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PARK STREET BOAT LAUNCH
The Park Street Boat Launch is at a lively point of the Salmon River. Hand launch.Downstream there is a wheelchair accessible spot. Read More
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Polliwog Pond to Little Polliwog Pond
Polliwog Pond is one of the deeper ponds in the area reaching up to 70 feet in some areas. It is well known for being a great place for trout fishing. Polliwog Pond is also a great place to swim from the shoreline with its sandy white beaches. Read MoreR
ROUTE 374 TO COOKS MILL
Route 374 to Cooks Mill is class II-V+ along a 3.5 mile long section.Put-in (Latitude: 44.940296, Longitude: -74.080930) at the intersection of Marble River and State Route 374.
Take-out is at the fork of the river (Latitude: 44.959087, Longitude: -74.130944). Read More
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Saranac River to Moose Pond Footbridge
The Saranac River is a beautiful meandering river. You start right in town and drift downstream into a more wild setting. Read More- Paddling
Second Pond to Bluff Island on Lower Saranac Lake
Bluff Island, part of the Saranac Lake Islands Campground, is set aside for day use only and makes a fantastic destination for this trip. The paddling route begins on smaller ponds and gradually opens into Lower Saranac Lake. This trip... Read More- Paddling
Second Pond to the Lower Locks
Second Pond to the Lower Locks on the Saranac River is a beautiful trip that ends at a unique lock, and it is an easy paddle with lots of opportunities to observe wildlife. Read More- Paddling
South Creek to Hungry Bay via Middle Saranac Lake
The destination on this trip is a high rock face on the eastern shore of Hungry Bay, south of campsite 82. This paddling route begins on a small creek, where you are surrounded with bog plants including tamarack trees, pitcher plants... Read MoreU
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