Friday-Sunday,
May 16-18, 2008
Join us for an early spring backpack trip to the Raquette Falls area
nearby Tupper Lake. This will be a moderate, leisurely paced trip
with plenty of time to stop & smell the roses... okay, maybe the
trillium. No mountains to climb on this trip, just a hill or two
to walk up as we get nearer the falls. This trail is generally dry
and "snowless" this time of year and with the higher water
levels that usually accompany spring in the Adirondacks, this is a good
time to visit the falls. The leaves should be just coming out and
a variety of spring flowers should line the trail. Do not expect
to see many people in this area at this time of year. The past few
years we have only seen a ranger or two doing trail work.
We provide
camping gear (*excluding sleeping bag),
cooking gear, meals & snacks (Fri. lunch through Sun. lunch) for
this guided outing. The plan is to meet in Tupper Lake (at our Raquette River
location) at 9:00 AM Friday morning for a quick orientation, gear check,
distribution of group gear & some tips for packing. Then we'll head
off to the trailhead in the nearby Coreys area (10 minute drive). We'll hike in
approximately 4 miles with hopes of camping on a beautiful hemlock bank
overlooking the Raquette River. We will set up camp for 2 nights.
Saturday we will hike to Raquette Falls exploring the area along the
river between the Upper & Lower Falls. Then we'll head off to
Dawson Pond, a little gem in itself. Sunday we will enjoy breakfast and the quietness of the
river before packing up to pack out to our vehicles. Expect to
depart from our home-base location mid-afternoon on Sunday. Contact
us for more information about this opportunity.
Cost:
$345/person
Group minimum: 3 Group maximum: 6
NOTE: Our tents are
roomy & comfortable for two people. Solo tents may be
available for an extra charge. Contact us for availability.
*Sleeping bags can be provided, if necessary, for an additional fee.
Driving
directions to our Raquette River location,
a recommended clothing & gear list,
a medical form and release of liability waiver, along with other
information to help you prepare for the weekend will be provided once
payment is received. A reservation is confirmed when payment is
received.
Please
register prior to April 30, 2008. Please note that we require a minimum of 3 guest
to confirm this trip.
