Paddling
Trips
CANOE & WILDLIFE
DAY TRIPS
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Quiet
Water Trips & Nature Excursions
Saranac Lake Wild Forest - Ten Rivers Region - St. Regis Canoe
Area
Adirondack
Connections is based in the heart of some of the most pristine waters in the
Adirondacks. We've scheduled a variety of quiet water paddling trips
in
some of our favorite areas. You'll want a camera and binoculars
with you for these trips! Each trip allows opportunities to view a variety of
wildlife and seasonal flora as well as beautiful scenery. 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 Hornbeck double paddle solo canoes and weigh
<12 to 16 lbs. They combine the best features of
a canoe and a kayak in addition to
being very light and durable. 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. Hornbeck solo canoes, paddling gear
and personal floatation devices (PFD) are provided 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.
ABOUT
OUR POND HOPPING TRIPS:
Treat yourself to a pond
hopping experience this season! These are our most
popular paddle excursions with a new area being explored each
trip. We favor the peacefulness and beauty of the small ponds,
lakes, rivers and streams in the northern Adirondacks, known as a
"Paddlers' Paradise." The majority of these trips are
done as loops. We provide Hornbeck solo canoes,
paddling gear, small dry bags and day packs for these trips.
You are welcome to bring your own PFD and packs if you prefer.
The paddling pace is leisurely, allowing for exploration and enjoyment
of some very scenic areas. Excursions generally last 4-6 hours
and are dependent upon on the trip location, group interest and
weather conditions. The lightweight boats we provide for these
trips are perfect for the short portages that often
connect the ponds and streams in
the areas we will explore. They are a pleasure to
paddle as well. A variety of wildlife is often
observed on
these outings. Trip location and
directions to the meeting point are provided for each trip once a spot
is reserved, as well as a recommended list of clothing
& gear. $95.00 payment is required to
reserve space on a trip. Plan to bring your own lunch,
snacks & beverages. Advance reservations are highly
recommended and are necessary to confirmation a trip. Last
minute inquiries are welcome as
well.
Pond Hopping Trip Rates:
$100.00/person (Hornbeck solo canoe, paddling gear, PFD, dry sack & day
pack is provided)
$85.00/person
(For those with their own boat, paddle,
paddling gear & PFD)
NOTE: A
minimum group size of 3 people is necessary for the above rates.
We will gladly confirm a trip for individuals or couples interested in a
"private" excursion, in the event there are less than 3 people
registered for any particular trip. Contact us regarding the rates
for such.
Expect
to meet at the "meeting point" 15 minutes prior to the time
listed above for each trip. Meeting location, driving directions
and a list of what to bring with you will
be provided
when registration is received.

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HORNBECK CANOE
OVERNIGHT WILD LIFE
EXCURSIONS
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Overnight
excursions offer a "complete" wilderness experience
Whitney Wilderness Area - Ten Rivers Region - St. Regis Canoe
Area
LAKE
LILA CANOE CAMPING TRIP
Mon-Wed,
July 28-30, 2008
ABOUT
THIS PADDLE & CAMPING EXPERIENCE:
We invite you to join us for a couple of nights
in a remote setting in the William C. Whitney Wilderness area. Spend the daylight hours
seeking nature's treasures while experiencing the peacefulness of the
wilderness... a place where time is truly yours to enjoy. Spend the twilight hours listening to the noises of
the evening including the distinct wilderness call of the loon. There's a
different sort of serenity experienced during the evening and early
morning hours when one has the opportunity to camp on the shores of
wilderness waters. Sunsets across the water are astounding,
and if you're fortunate, the mystique of the sun rising over a mist
covered pond is a visualization and feeling that will remain with you
forever. There is the option of a short scenic hike offering views
of the area we will explore.
Adirondack
Connections is pleased to be able to offer this unique paddling
experience using Hornbeck lightweight solo canoes. Solo boats seem
to be preferred by folks who enjoy the freedom to explore that which they are interested
in. Being in your own boat often allows for a more peaceful & relaxing paddling
experience. Adirondack Connections has a fleet of Hornbeck
canoes as well as the paddling and camping gear
necessary for an enjoyable, scenic & comfortable adventure.
Our boats are
a pleasure to paddle... Try one and see for yourself!
Contact
us to check on availability OR to obtain more information for
planning an overnight trip with us.
Lake
Lila Canoe Camping Trip (3-days/2-nights):
$450/person**
Package includes guided wildlife
experiences, Hornbeck solo canoes, paddling gear, PFDs,
camping gear (excluding sleeping bag) & camp meals. $40
less if you provide your own camping gear & meals. Maximum
group size: 6 people.
**
A group minimum of 3 people is necessary for this rate.
Meeting location, driving directions
and a list of what to bring with you will
be provided
when registration is received.

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LOON & WILD LIFE
EXCURSIONS
OVERNIGHT CAMPING TRIPS
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ABOUT
OUR OVERNIGHT LOON EXCURSIONS:
The Common Loon inhabits many of the quiet waters
in our area and are an attraction
for many paddlers. We invite you to join us for an overnight loon
experience. Spend the daylight hours watching them fish and care
for their young. Spend the twilight hours listening to the noises of
the evening and the loon's distinct wilderness calls. Loons tend to be more vocal
during the evening and early morning hours. Learn about their
different vocalizations and what they mean (tremolo, yodel, wail &
hoot). There's a
different sort of peacefulness experienced during the evening and early
morning hours by the
water in the wilderness. Sunsets across the water are astounding
and if you're fortunate, the mystique of the sun rising over a mist
covered pond is a visualization and feeling that will remain with you
forever.
Adirondack
Connections is pleased to be able to offer these unique paddling
experiences. We are the only Adirondack guide service that uses
Hornbeck
lightweight solo canoes for our paddling trips. Solo boats seem
to be preferred by folks who enjoy the freedom to explore that which they are interested
in. Being in your own boat often allows for a more peaceful & relaxing paddling
experience. Adirondack Connections has a fleet of Hornbeck
canoes as well as the paddling and camping gear
necessary for an enjoyable, scenic & comfortable adventure.
Our boats are
a pleasure to paddle... Try one and see for yourself!
Contact
us to check on availability OR to obtain more information for
planning an overnight trip with us.
Overnight
Excursion (2-days/1-night):
$350.00/person
Package includes a
2-day
guided wildlife experience, Hornbeck solo canoes, paddling gear, PFDs,
camping gear (excluding sleeping bag) & camp meals.
$40
less if you provide your own camping gear & meals.
Minimum group size: 2 people
Maximum
group size for overnight trips: 6 people
Day trips, longer multi-day trips or group trips may be
arranged. Contact us for more information and rates.
Meeting location, driving directions
and a list of what to bring with you will
be provided
when registration is received.

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BOG RIVER SCENIC PADDLE
OVERNIGHT CAMPING TRIPS CAN
BE ARRANGED
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SEPTEMBER
6 - OCTOBER 15
BOG RIVER SCENIC
PADDLE TRIP SCHEDULE
Tuesday,
June 24th 2008 (10:00
AM)
Wednesday,
Sept 17th 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.

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RAQUETTE RIVER
FALL FOLIAGE PADDLE
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SEPTEMBER
17 - OCTOBER 1
2008 LEAF PEEPERS
PADDLE TRIP SCHEDULE
Saturday,
Sept 27th 2008 (10:00
AM)
Pick
a day that fits your schedule.
Bring your own boat or use one of ours. Contact
us for more information OR to make arrangements for this trip.
Absorb
the serenity and beauty of a leisurely fall paddle up the scenic
Raquette River. This is an especially
pleasant paddle with outstanding fall foliage reflections on a
placid day. The put-in is at Axton Landing. From here the river meanders
through a wilderness area where ducks, mergansers, king fishers, herons
and aquatic vegetation can be seen. The shallower waters and sandy river
bottom with flowing grasses make this section of the Raquette River
unique. Upon reaching the pull out below the boulder garden at the DEC
Interior Outpost at Raquette Falls, we will hike a short distance to view the Lower Falls,
which plunges through a gorge. The river
pitches 80 feet over a highly scenic, rocky bed in this area. The paddle
is a 12.0-mile round-trip.
The “put-in point”:
We will meet
at the beginning of the Coreys Rd. off NY 3, 12.7 miles W of the traffic
light in the center of Saranac Lake Village and 2.7 miles E of the
junction of NY 3 and NY 30, east of Tupper Lake. There is a DEC sign
reading “High Peaks via Duck Hole” marking Coreys Rd. Park along the
side of Coreys Rd. We will drive to the put-in together.

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