Quiet Water Trips & Nature Excursions
Bog River - Hitchens Pond - Bog River Flow

Adirondack Connections is based in the heart of some of the most pristine waters in the Adirondacks.  We schedule a variety of quiet water paddling trips to some of our favorite areas throughout the season.  We prefer to visit the Bog River area in the "off season."  It is a very popular area and parking is limited.  Still, this is one of our favorite paddling trips which offers much variety in a relatively short distance.  Don't forget your camera and a pair of binoculars!  This trip allows opportunities for viewing loons and eagles and the scenery is outstanding!  We invite you to experience the peacefulness, freedom and joy associated with paddling a solo canoe.  

We provide the lightest boats in the woods for exploring the more remote and scenic waters of the Adirondacks.  Our boats are “double paddle canoes” that combine the best features of a canoe and a kayak.  Canoes are roomy, gear haulers, easy to get in and out of and convenient to carry. Kayaks are fast, maneuverable, comfortable, seaworthy and efficient to paddle.  The canoes we provide combine all of these features in addition to being very light and durable.  Our boats weigh <12 to 19 lbs.  We provide a solo canoe, paddling gear and a personal floatation device (PFD) for our quiet water excursions.

Call Adirondack Connections at (518) 359-7536 for more information on any of these trips.  Overnight accommodations may be arranged for those who would like to arrive the night before or stay over after the paddle. 

BOG RIVER SCENIC PADDLE TRIP SCHEDULE

Tuesday, June 24^th 2008 (10:00 AM)
Wednesday, Sept 17^th 2008 (10:00 AM)

Join us on one of these scheduled paddle trips OR bring your own boat and determine a time that fits your schedule better. Contact us for more information OR to make arrangements for your own trip.

Experience the peacefulness and unencumbered scenic waters of the Bog River and Lows Lake area before or after the commotion of the summer.  This area experiences a heavy volume of paddlers during July & August.  This paddle will take us from Lows Lower Dam through Bog River Flow with one short portage around Lows Upper Dam. The river flows along wooded banks, low marshy shores, cliffs, around a floating bog and eskers.  Wildlife in the area include loons, eagles, herons, beaver and a variety of bog flora.  The round-trip distance for this trip will be 6 to 10 miles depending on the desires of the group.  There is the option of a short hike to the prominent ridge north of Hitchins Pond, which offers a wonderful view of the surrounding area and High Peaks.  We provide canoes, paddling gear and PFDs for our scheduled paddle trips listed above.  For trips booked at other times you may need to provide a canoe or kayak, paddle and floatation device.  Or consider trying one of our lightweight solo canoes for a different paddling experience, provided they are available at the time of your trip.  Canoes or kayaks may be provided for an additional fee and will be waiting for you at the put-in point if you make arrangements with Adirondack Connections (518-359-7536) when you book your trip. 

The “meeting point”:  
Plan to meet at the beginning of the Horseshoe Lake Rd. (NY 421), 6.4 miles S of the Tupper Lake DEC Boat Launch. NY 421 turns W here off NY 30. There is a pullout on the LEFT side of the road. There is a gate at this point as well. We will meet at the pullout and car pool to the "put-in point" to alleviate potential parking issues at the Bog River access at Low's Lower Dam.

The “put-in point”:  
From the "meeting point" described above, proceed about 6 miles to the end of the pavement. Turn left on a dirt road and drive 0.7 mi to the parking area near the dam. 

Bog River Scenic Paddle Trip Prices: 
$100/person* (includes 4+ hr. guided excursion, Hornbeck solo canoe, paddling gear, PFD & day pack)
* A group minimum of 3 people is necessary for this rate.    

Expect to meet at the "meeting point" at 9:45 AM. Driving directions and a list of what to bring with you will be provided when registration is received.