Guided Trips We Offer:
Join our guides for the thrill of exploring new wilderness areas. Make new friends and future travel companions as you paddle and hike with us into remote sites and pristine waters.
We do a variety of guided trips:
- Guided Day Trips - Click here for Information & Schedule.
- Excursions (partially outfitted) - Click here for Schedule.
- Vacations (fully outfitted) - Click here for Schedule.
Guided Day Trips - Trips run daily in summer. We now offer three options for Guided Day Trips: Full Day (FD) Trips are generally around 5 hours of paddling and include lunch. Half Day (HD) Trips are around 3 hours of paddling. Mini Day (MT) Trips are around 2 hours of paddling.
Each trip meets and ends at one of our bases. We provide transport, guide, a great lunch and a boat (you may bring your own boat). These trips may be a paddling loop, point to point trip or include a short hike. These trips are a nice way to tie a day of paddling into your Adirondack Vacation. We take care of all the logistics (everything) so it is an easy way to entertain a group of outdoors people. For trip details, itineraries, and availability, please call us toll-free at 888-775-2925.
Guided Excursions - We are excited about these new trips where you can share the guided experience but bring your own gear. Excursions may be a day or longer trip, usually meet at a location remote from our base, and are designed around specific themes; such as natural history, great camps, or photography.
Guided Vacations - These fully guided scheduled trips meet at our base and we provide everything from that point. They range from overnight to four nights and five days. You may either bring your own boat and gear for a reduced rate or go with our complete price. They are either camping or lodge based trips. These trips are great for those trying out the sport or those traveling without their own gear. You provide all clothing and personal needs.
About Food, Health & Experience - We include food on all the guided trips. We believe a good guide is a great cook. Vegetarian alternatives are available for the asking. When you reserve for a trip, we will ask you some questions about your health because your health affects not only yourself but the safety of others on the trip. Age, we've found is not necessarily a factor, people in good condition from youth to 80s enjoy our trips. We ask that you not smoke in group areas, tents or boats. (Quit before you come!)
Reservations - Discounts
Reservations can be made with a deposit of one half the total trip cost. Balance is due two weeks prior to the trip (for trips in the Adirondack Park).
Below is a list of our Trips and a checklist on what to bring.
- Adirondack Park Guided Canoe & Kayak Day Trips
- Guided Excursions
- Guided Adirondack Canoe & Kayak Vacations
- Guided Lodge Based Trips
- Checklist on what to bring.
All rates are subject to change without notice.
Adirondack Park Guided Canoe & Kayak Day Trips
(Every Day June - September)
Our popular guided day trips are a nice way to tie a day of paddling into your Adirondack Vacation. These trips also allow you to put together your own package trip. We meet at 9AM and return by 5PM for most trips. We include: Guide, Transport and logistics, A Great lunch, Canoe or kayak - your choice (You may bring your own boat)
Some of the most popular Guided Day Trips include:
- Middle and Lower Saranac Lakes (SL Wild Forest)
- The Seven Carries (St. Regis Wilderness)
- St. Regis Canoe Area and a hike up Long Pond Mtn.
- Lake Lila and Mt Frederica (Whitney Wilderness)
- Little Tupper and Rock Pond (Whitney Wilderness)
- Lake Champlain and Valcour Island
- Chubb River (High Peaks Wilderness)
- Bog River and Low's Ridge (Five Ponds Wilderness)
Call for the schedule or get your own group together for a Custom Guided Day Trip. Six or more people go for the price listed. Four person trip add 25% each and a two person trip, double the cost. Click here for this season's schedule.
Guided Excursions 2010
...camping or inn-based trips where you provide the boat. Our excursions are 2 or 3 days trips.
| These Trips Include: | You Provide: (available for rent) |
| Guide | Boat |
| Logistics | All Camping Gear |
| All Food and Cook Gear | Transport to departure points |
We're excited about our new Guided Group Excursions. These trips are designed for the person who has their own boat, gear, transportation and map! Join our guides and the thrill of exploring new wilderness areas. Paddle and hike with us into remote campsites and pristine waters. Make new friends and future travel companions. Select one of our new excursions and share an adventure.
For a condense schedule of our Guided Vacations & Excursions, please click here Click here for Schedule.
Henderson Lake
The 1000 foot cliff of Wallface Mtn. provides a dramatic backdrop to this wilderness lake that juts into the High Peaks Wilderness. We'll camp on the lakeshore and hike to Indian Pass, where ice lingers among the giant boulders well into the summer. This trip meets in the town of Newcomb. Cost: $225
2010 DATES: August 12-13
Join us for an Excursion on the... Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Join our guide and paddle part of this trail from Old Forge NY to Ft. Kent ME. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a membership-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is "to celebrate the rich human heritage and diverse natural environment of the Northern Forest by establishing and stewarding a water trail tracing historic Native American travel routes across New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine."
St. Regis is celebrating the formation of this new 740 mile National Trail by offering three excursions. These trips rendezvous at our Saranac Lake Base. All participants receive a free NFCT membership and a souvenir t-shirt sporting the trail.
Travel with us on one or all three legs of the journey from Long Lake to beyond Saranac Lake. The following three trips total 50 miles of the trail.
Raquette River ~ a Camping Trip
An historic and fascinating overnight route from Long Lake to Axton passing Old Mother Johnson's at Raquette Falls (1.3 mile portage). This 25 mile trip includes 9 miles of Long Lake and coincides with a portion of the route of the 90 Mile Adirondack Canoe Classic Race. Cost: $225
2010 DATES: June 19-20
Saranac River ~ a B&B Trip
This trip shows the transition from wild forest lands to town and back to wild land, which is what this trail is all about. Paddle the island studded Lower Saranac Lake and the River to Branch Farm B&B, where you'll be treated to real Adirondack hospitality. The next day we'll paddle through Saranac Lake village and follow the river bordering the McKensie Mountain Wilderness. Cost: $279
2010 DATES: August 4-5
Saranac Lakes ~ a Day Trip
This spectacular day trip includes Middle and Lower Saranac Lakes. Spectacular island and mountain scenery. Trip includes a visit to Block Island, where will walk to the top of this 60 foot bluff. Cost: $79
2010 DATES: July 7, 11
Lila to Low's Lake Excursion ~ Four days three nights
A new area and a new trip. An excellent wilderness trip for the novice tripper. This trip has five portages, one that is a mile. All are fairly flat. Two optional day hikes add to the character of our trip. Cost: $495
2010 DATES: May 6-9
Whitneys Wilderness Loop ~ Seven days six nights
A new area for an experience tripper. This wilderness loop has twenty portages, one that is 2 miles. Three optional day hikes add to the sense of satisfaction you'll ever have after completing the longest wilderness loop trip in the Adirondacks. Cost: $795
2010 DATES: May 4-10
2010 Guided Adirondack Canoe & Kayak Vacations
These trips include:
- Guide,
- Camping trips include all camping gear (tents, dry packs, sleeping bags, Therm-a-rest pads, all cook gear)
- Canoes or kayaks
- All paddling accessories
- Transportation from departure point and return to base
- Accommodations on Lodge based trips-usually your choice on bed and shared or private bath
Join our guide and paddle part of this trail from Old Forge NY to Ft. Kent ME. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a membership-based, nonprofit organization whose mission is "to celebrate the rich human heritage and diverse natural environment of the Northern Forest by establishing and stewarding a water trail tracing historic Native American travel routes across New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine."
St. Regis is celebrating the formation of this new 740 mile National Trail by offering three excursions. These trips rendezvous at our Saranac Lake Base. All participants receive a free NFCT membership and a souvenir t-shirt sporting the trail.
Travel with us on one or all three legs of the journey from Long Lake to beyond Saranac Lake. The following three trips total 50 miles of the trail.
Raquette River ~ a Camping Trip
An historic and fascinating overnight route from Long Lake to Axton passing Old Mother Johnson's at Raquette Falls (1.3 mile portage). This 25 mile trip includes 9 miles of Long Lake and coincides with a portion of the route of the 90 Mile Adirondack Canoe Classic Race. Cost: $225
2010 DATES: June 19-20
Saranac River ~ a B&B Trip
This trip shows the transition from wild forest lands to town and back to wild land, which is what this trail is all about. Paddle the island studded Lower Saranac Lake and the River to Branch Farm B&B, where you'll be treated to real Adirondack hospitality. The next day we'll paddle through Saranac Lake village and follow the river bordering the McKensie Mountain Wilderness. Cost: $279
2010 DATES: August 4-5
Saranac Lakes ~ a Day Trip
This spectacular day trip includes Middle and Lower Saranac Lakes. Spectacular island and mountain scenery. Trip includes a visit to Block Island, where will walk to the top of this 60 foot bluff. Cost: $79
2010 DATES: July 7, 11
Lila to Low's Lake Excursion ~ Four days three nights
A new area and a new trip. An excellent wilderness trip for the novice tripper. This trip has five portages, one that is a mile. All are fairly flat. Two optional day hikes add to the character of our trip. Cost: $495
2010 DATES: May 6-9
Whitneys Wilderness Loop ~ Seven days six nights
A new area for an experience tripper. This wilderness loop has twenty portages, one that is 2 miles. Three optional day hikes add to the sense of satisfaction you'll ever have after completing the longest wilderness loop trip in the Adirondacks. Cost: $795
2010 DATES: May 4-10
2010 Guided Adirondack Canoe & Kayak Vacations
These trips include:
- Guide,
- Camping trips include all camping gear (tents, dry packs, sleeping bags, Therm-a-rest pads, all cook gear)
- Canoes or kayaks
- All paddling accessories
- Transportation from departure point and return to base
- Accommodations on Lodge based trips-usually your choice on bed and shared or private bath
Please scroll down through our list of guided trips or click on the hyperlinks below to go right to the dates of interests. For a condense schedule of our Guided Vacations & Excursions, please click here Click here for Schedule.
Overnight Trips · · Lodge Base Trips
3 Day/2 Night Trips · 4 Day/3 Night Trips · 5 Day/4 Night Trips
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
The Long Pond Mountain Trip by Kayak (Novice) - Cost $279.00
This is a nice introduction to both the St. Regis Wilderness Area and to Kayaking. The mountain offers both a chance for wildlife and a view of the Adirondack High Peaks and Whiteface Mountain. We will begin with a Kayak Lesson, "introduction to Kayaking" so that everyone is familiar with and comfortable with their craft. This trip is a Saturday thru Sunday trip.
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1: After our Kayak Orientation, we'll paddle the length of Long Pond and set up camp near the base of Long Pond Mountain.
- Day 2: We'll Paddle to the trail head and hike up Long Pond Mtn. to a lunch at the summit. After returning to the Pond we'll traverse Long, Turtle and Hoel Pond ending at a good swimming beach
2010 DATES: July 17-18, Sept 11-12
The Seven Carries Trip by Canoe
(Novice, Intermediate) - Cost $279.00
This trip first explores both the St. Regis Lakes with its famous Adirondack Great Camps and then traverses nine bodies of water in the St. Regis Wilderness Canoe Area where we'll camp for the night. Great contrasts and great food. This trip is Saturday thru Sunday Trip starting on the dates beside.
Sample Itinerary:
- DAY 1: We'll paddle the shore of Upper St. Regis Lake for a close look at traditional Adirondack Great Camp architecture including the boat-house of Marjorie Meriweather Post estate. We lunch at the St. Regis trail head and enter the wilderness area where we'll camp for the night.
- DAY 2: We'll continue paddling the jewel - like chain of ponds from crystal clear Bear Pond to St. Regis Pond where we'll have lunch and a swim or time for exploration before ending at Little Clear Pond.
2010 DATES: July 3-4, August 14-15, Sept. 4-5
3 DAY/2 NIGHT GUIDED CAMPING TRIPS:
Five Ponds Wilderness Trip (Novice) - Cost $399
We'll Follow the Oswegatchie River to High Falls, camping one night enroute and one night at High Falls. Beautiful "North Woods" Character in a truly remote Wilderness Area. This trip runs Friday thru Sunday.
Sample Itinerary:
- DAY
1: We follow the Oswegatchie River up-stream into the heart of the Five Ponds Wilderness. We will camp this first night near Buck Brook or near the trail to five ponds.
- DAY 2: We may hike into Five Ponds on our way to High Falls where we stay for our second night.
- DAY 3: Our last day retraces our circuitous route back past High Rock to our take-out at Inlet.
2010 DATES: July 2-4, August 6-8
Whitney Area Kayak Trip
(Novice) - Cost $459
A State Land Purchase in 1998, beautiful Little Tupper Lake is basically being managed as a wilderness paddling area. Pristine islands with a shoreline of rocky outcrops interspersed with sandy beaches is ideal for camping and kayaking. We'll spend three days exploring the lake and the remote ponds. This trip runs Friday thru Sunday.
Sample Itinerary:
- DAY
1: Day 1: We start with an orientation to the sea kayaks and then paddle to the South end of the Lake and set up camp on one of the islands. We will stay in the same site both nights.
- DAY 2: Rock Pond is a good destination or alternatively we may walk to Hardigan Pond or Antidelivian Mtn. for our day trip.
- DAY 3: We will paddle to one of the beaches on the lake and relax, swim, and eat lunch before paddling back to the takeout.
2010 DATES: July 9-11, Sept. 17-19
4 DAY/3 NIGHT GUIDED CAMPING TRIPS:
Lake Lila Traverse Canoe Trip (Intermediate) - Cost $595
This trip traverses the new Whitney Wilderness Area. Island studded Little Tupper Lake leads to a chain of headwater ponds and beautiful small streams connecting the Raquette River watershed to the Black River Drainage. Join us to be among the few to experience this area.
Sample Itinerary:
- DAY 1: We will paddle the length of Little Tupper Lake and set up camp on beautiful Rock Pond. Evening should allow time to relax, fish or swim or explore one of the inlets to the pond.
- DAY 2: We will portage to Hardigan, paddle the alluring Hardigan outlet and the beautiful Salmon Lake Outlet on or traverse to Shingle Shanty Brook and Like Lila.
- DAY 3: We will continue our traverse Lake Lila and camp for the night.
- DAY 4: We will have time to explore the shore of Lake Lila and hike up Mt. Frederica before paddling to the take-out. Many consider Lake Lila the most beautiful in the area.
2010 DATES: June 4-8, Oct. 8-11
5 DAY/4 NIGHT GUIDED CAMPING TRIPS:
Oswegatchie Traverse (Intermediate) - Cost: $795
This trip from Low's Lake to the Oswegatchie River traverses perhaps the most remote and wild paddling area in the Park. This trip runs from Tuesday to Saturday.
Sample Itinerary:
- DAY 1: We'll paddle up the lazy Bog river to Hitchins Pond and a 1/2 hr. hike up Low's Ridge, a spectacular rock outcrop that provides great views of the Adirondack High Peaks. After lunch we'll continue to Low's Lake where we'll camp.
- DAY 2: After paddling to the Western end of Low's Lake we'll portage to Big Dear Pond. With a possible hike up Grass Pond Mtn. We will set camp here for the night.
- DAY 3: With a portage onto the Osewgatchie River we will paddle the most remote portion of the Five Ponds Wilderness area and camp above High Falls.
- DAY 4: We paddle pass old logging camps of the Grass River RR. Hike into the Five Ponds for lunch and a swim, then set camp on the Middle branch of the Oswegatchie River.
- DAY 5: We will paddle the remaining portion of the river stopping for lunch before ending our trip at Inlet.
2010 DATES: May 4-8, July 20-24, Sept. 14-18
GUIDED LODGE BASED TRIPS:
North Flow Lodge Weekend (Novice) - Cost: $499
A delightful three day weekend with three days to explore and paddle the small streams and waterways of the Northern part of the Adirondack Park. Incredible food and great people provide pleasant memories. Branch Farm B&B provides great hospitality. This trip runs Friday thru Sunday.
Sample Itinerary:
- DAY 1: Paddle Stony Creek and the Raquette River.
- DAY 2: A delightful Day on mountain ringed Middle and Lower Saranac Lakes. We'll stop for lunch on an island and go through the hand operated Upper Locks on the Saranac River.
- DAY 3: We end up on the Chubb River, a little known stream that snakes it's way into the High Peaks Wilderness Area.
2010 DATES: June 11-13, July 30 - August 1
Autumn Lodge Weekend (Novice, Intermediate) - Cost: $499
Spectacular fall colors will delight you by day. Evenings provide great food, a crackling fire and traditional Adirondack Hospitality.
Sample Itinerary:
- DAY 1: Fish Creek and Follensby Clear Pond will provide both a close look and distant views of the changing colors.
- DAY 2: A paddle up the Chubb River will provide spectacular mountain scenery on a distinctly Northern stream.
- DAY 3: One of the branches of the St. Regis River (guides choice depending on color) will top off the weekend.
2010 DATES: Oct 1-3, Oct 9-11
Adirondack Lodge Trip (Novice) - Cost: $799
A classic combination of Adirondack paddling routes - small streams, jewel-like ponds, island-studded lakes, rivers and marshland coupled with Adirondack accommodations of a time gone by.
Sample Itinerary:
- DAY 1: The Jones Pond Outlet is a classic Adirondack small stream that leads to Osgood Pond and our first B&B of the trip. Northbrook Lodge provides great camp atmosphere with log buildings and great hospitality.
- DAY 2: Leaving from Northbrook we will travel the "Seven Carries" Route to our next Inn - The Lodge at Lake Clear.
- DAY 3: Fish Creek and Upper Saranac Lake include an intimate small stream and a lake with extensive mountain scenery.
- Day 4: Middle Saranac Lake, the Saranac River and Lower Saranac Lake give one an appreciation for wild places.
2010 DATES: August 24-27
What Should I Bring?
The below items will be helpful in making your guided trip more enjoyable. For the Guided Excursions you bring your own camping gear and pack. For Guided Vacations we supply the camping gear, including the pack. For the lodge-based trips, have your day pack ready to go into the canoe or kayak, and have your overnight luggage separate. You are responsible for all personal clothing, day pack, personal items like toilet articles, water bottle, sun protection and foot gear.
Reservations & Discounts
For four or more people booking under one name and paying in full by check or cash we offer a 3% discount on the guided trips. For more information, call 518-891-1838, or our Toll Free 1-888-775-2925.
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
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Website: www.canoeoutfitters.com · E-mail: info@canoeoutfitters.com
Saranac River Base
73 Dorsey Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
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Saranac Lake, NY 12983
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Floodwood Base
Floodwood Rd at Long Pond Portage
Lake Clear, New York
518-891-8040
Lake Clear, New York
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