Quiet Water Trips & Nature Excursions
Saranac Lake Wild Forest - Ten Rivers Region - St. Regis Wilderness 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 available 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 are very "kayak" like combining the best features of a canoe and a kayak. Canoes are roomy, gear haulers, relatively 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 life vests (PFDs) 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 HOPS & DAY PADDLE TRIPS:

Treat yourself to a pond hop or day paddle experience using a Hornbeck Boat this season!  These are our most popular paddle excursions with a new area being explored each trip... meaning we seldom offer the same trip in a given season.  We favor the peacefulness and beauty of the small ponds, lakes, rivers and streams in the northern Adirondacks, known as a "Paddlers' Paradise."  Many of these trips are done as loops or point-to-point trips.  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.  The group generally meets between 9:30-9:45 AM for these trips.  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.  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.                   

  Guided Pond Hops & Day Trip Group* Rates:
  $100.00/person (Includes Hornbeck solo canoe & transport, paddling gear, PFD, dry sack & day pack)

Maximum group size: 6  Minimum: 3

*A minimum of 3 people are necessary to confirm a group day trip, otherwise the private trip rates for 1 or 2 people will apply. We encourage you to invite others to join you. You are welcome to bring your own PFD (life vest) if you prefer. 

  Private Guided Pond Hops & Day Trip Rates:
  $250.00 for 1 person (Includes Hornbeck solo canoe & transport, paddling gear, PFD, dry sack & day pack)
  $145/person for 2 people (Includes Hornbeck solo canoe & transport, paddling gear, PFD, dry sack & day pack)
  $100.00/person for 3-6 people (Includes Hornbeck solo canoe & transport, paddling gear, PFD, dry sack & day pack) 

Meeting location, driving directions and a list of what to bring with you will be provided when registration is received.

Overnight camping & loon experiences in the
Whitney Wilderness - Ten Rivers Region - St. Regis Wilderness
Floodwood & Fish Creek Ponds Wild Forest

ABOUT THESE PADDLE & CAMPING EXPERIENCES:

We invite you to join us for an overnight camping experience in the St. Regis Wilderness, Fish Creek Ponds Wild Forest, William C. Whitney Wilderness or Bog River-Lows Lake Wilderness area.  These areas are highly favored by paddlers who return year after year.  These are planned as weekday trips for a more peaceful experience.  Weekends can be quite busy as people flee to the great outdoors on their days off.  We plan to spend the daylight hours enjoying nature's finest while experiencing the peacefulness of the wilderness... a place where time is truly yours to enjoy.  Twilight by the water tends to be rather relaxing, allowing us to wind down from the activities of the day and fill ourselves with the quiet of the evening and call of the loons.  It's a serene and beautiful time of day.  Sunsets across the water are astounding, as are sunrises for those who rise in time to watch them.  If conditions are right, the mystique of the rising sun over mist covered waters is a visualization and feeling that will remain with you forever!  

The St. Regis Pond trip is ideal for anyone interested in spending a quiet night on a scenic glacial pond in the St. Regis Wilderness before summer is in full swing. We plan to camp on St. Regis Pond and "pond hop" to Upper St. Regis Lake exploring Green, Little Long, Bear & Bog Ponds along the way. These ponds sit at the base of St. Regis Mountain, a wonderful backdrop for this area.  These ponds are frequented by Common Loons.   

The Bog River & Lows Lake area offers a variety of paddling and hiking options. The many islands, sandy beaches, open ridges and floating bogs make this a unique area to explore.  Side trips include optional short hikes, one to an open ridge overlooking the Bog River area which has a spectacular view on a clear day, a visit to Grass Pond located on the northwest end of Lows Lake and a meandering paddle up the Bog River to Bog Lake.

The Lake Lila trip allows exploration of Shingle Shanty Brook, Harrington & Rainer Brooks and the Beaver River as well as optional hiking.  Swimming is quite popular at the many sandy beaches along the shore, and we are told the fishing is good also.  A short hike to the open rock ledge on Frederica Mt. affords beautiful lake and mountain views on a clear day.

Information will be available soon for the Round Lake-Little Tupper, Henderson Lake, Long Pond, Floodwood & Fish Creek Ponds and Raquette River trips. 

Adirondack Connections provides Hornbeck lightweight solo canoes and Werner paddles for these paddle experiences.  These are the lightest boats available and are perfect for the short portages along our routes. Guests comment on how easy they are to paddle and the freedom they have to explore on their own when out with other people.  First time paddlers do very well in our boats as do young paddlers. Children 8 years of age and above have paddled these boats on our trips and have done well.  They are easier to paddle than a kayak. Adirondack Connections also provides paddling gear, lightweight camping equipment (except sleeping bags) and meals for an enjoyable, scenic & comfortable adventure. NOTE: Sleeping bags can be provided for an additional cost.

Contact us for dates and more information about these trips.  In the event we do not have a trip scheduled in an area you are interested in, let us know. We will be happy to work with you to provide such if our schedule will allow such.

The packages below includes daily guided experiences, Hornbeck solo canoes, paddling gear, PFDs, lightweight camping gear (excluding sleeping bag) & camp meals.  Maximum group size: 4*  Minimum: 2  

  Lake Lila Overnight Trip  (2-days/1-night)
  Bog River Overnight Trip  (2-days/1-night)
  Long Pond Overnight Trip  (2-days/1-night)
  St. Regis Pond Overnight Trip  (2-days/1-night)
  Raquette River Overnight Trip  (2-days/1-night)
  Henderson Lake Overnight Trip  (2-days/1-night)
  Raquette River Overnight Trip  (2-days/1-night)
  Round Lake-Little Tupper Overnight Trip  (2-days/1-night)
  Floodwood-Fish Creek Ponds Overnight Trip  (2-days/1-night)
  $325.00/person (based on group minimum of 2 people)

  Lake Lila Canoe Camping Trip  (3-days/2-nights)
  St. Regis Pond Canoe Camping Trip  (3-days/2-nights)
  Bog River & Lows Lake Canoe Camping Trip  (3-days/2-nights)
  Floodwood-Fish Creek Ponds Canoe Camping Trip  (3-days/2-nights)
  $450.00/person (based on group minimum of 2 people)

Overnight paddle trips include guided daily experiences, Hornbeck solo canoes, paddling gear, PFDs, lightweight camping gear (excluding sleeping bag) & camp meals.  Maximum group size is generally 4.  Please contact us regarding rates for trips longer than 3 days and for private trips for individuals and small groups.
 
*NOTE: 6 people may be allowed on some trips depending on trip location, availability of campsites, number of tents needed to accommodate group and camping regulations for the area.

Meeting location, driving directions and a list of what to bring with you will be provided when registration is received.

 

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. 

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. 

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.