Guided Fall Paddling Trips
Every Fall we offer a series of discounted guided trips. This year, we've chosen routes with varying levels of difficulty. If you'd like to sign up, but you're not sure if a trip would be appropriate for you, please give us a call! If you have your own boat but would like to attend, please call to book and we will apply a discount to your order. Every trip includes a guide, a boat, and transportation.
The Seven Carries
Explore an Adirondack classic with one of our guides! The Seven Carries route leads you through the picturesque waterways and serene landscapes of the St Regis Canoe area. This moderate difficulty adventure offers a perfect blend of paddling, portages, and breathtaking views for an unforgettable experience.
Date: Sunday, September 20th
Time: 9am to 5pm
Cost: $125 per person
Middle to Lower Saranac Lake
Join us for an Adirondack classic! This trip takes you from Middle Saranac to Lower Saranac Lake via the Saranac River. You'll even go through a set of hand operated locks! We will stop to visit Bluff Island, taking a short walk to the top of the bluff for a view of the High Peaks.
Date: Sunday, September 27th
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: $119 per person
Bog River, Low's Ridge and Low's Lake
Paddle the winding Bog River past beautiful Pine Trees to Hitchin's Pond. From there we will hike 1.1 miles (round trip) up Low's Ridge and enjoy the view of the surrounding area. If time allows, we will venture further into Low's Lake to see even more Fall foliage.
Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 8:30am to 5pm
Price: $149 per person
Floodwood to Fish Creek
This relaxed trip starts at Floodwood Pond, meanders through picturesque Fish Creek, and ends at Follensby Clear Pond. Along the way, we will explore adjoining ponds including Copperas and Little Square Pond.
Date: Sunday, October 4th
Time: 10am to 4pm
Price: $125 per person
Essex Chain of Lakes
Explore the Essex Chain of Lakes with an experienced guide! This full day trip requires several longer portages (1/2 to 3/4 mile), so make sure you're prepared. This spectacular trip is well worth the effort!
Date: Wednesday, October 7th
Time: 8am to 5pm
Cost: $165 per person
Boreas Ponds
Explore one of the Adirondacks' most beautiful locations with an experienced guide! Boreas Ponds offers spectacular Fall colors, unparalleled views of the High Peaks, and a truly remote experience. This is a very special trip!
Date: Sunday, October 11th
Time: 8am to 5pm
Cost: $155 per person
The Nine Carries
This is a trip for people looking for a challenge. Over the course of the day, we will cover 12 miles and complete 7 to 9 portages. This trip takes you into the most remote areas of the St Regis Canoe Wilderness, making it well worth the effort!
Date: Monday, October 12th
Time: 8am to 5pm
Cost: $125 per person
Specialty Guided Trips
We offer a variety of pre-scheduled guided trips which are open to the public. Each of these trips includes a seat in a canoe, guide, transport (when applicable), and paddling equipment. We can offer the sunset tour and the stargazer tour as a private (not open to the public) trip as well, but please note that the scheduled trips are aligned with the full and new moon, making for ideal conditions. Please give us a call if you are interested in setting up a private outing!
Full Moon Guided Canoe Trips
Enjoy the beauty of nature at night as you paddle through Stony Creek Ponds in a canoe. Your guide will lead you through the twists and turns of Stony Creek, where you can look for animals you might not see in the daytime. The trip will conclude at Axton Landing.
Cost: $85 per person
Time: Varies by sunset time, duration is about 3 hours.
Dates offered: May 30th, May 31st, June 1st, June 28th, June 29th, July 29th, July 30th, July 31st, August 28th, August 29th, August 30th, September 25th, September 26th, September 27th, October 24th, October 25th, October 26th.
Register: CLICK HERE
Stargazer Guided Outing (paddling optional)
View the night sky with a new perspective! This trip will be done in a war canoe, so paddling is optional. We will meet at Second Pond Boat Launch and paddle toward the Lower Locks to view the stars. Your guide will familiarize you with the local constellations and answer any questions you may have. This trip is intentionally offered during the new moon each month, meaning we will have the darkest conditions possible. This trip can also be done as a private guided trip (not open to the public). Please contact us for more info.
Cost: $65 per person
Time: Varies by sunset time. Duration is 2 hours.
Dates offered: May 15th, May 16th, May 17th, June 13th, June 14th, June 15th, July 12th, July 13th, July 14th, August 11th, August 12th, August 13th, September 11th, September 12th, September 13th, October 9th, October 10th, October 11th.
Register: CLICK HERE
Guided Sunset Tours (paddling optional)
The best sunsets are the ones you see from the water! This 2 hour trip will introduce you to one of the best sunset venues this area has to offer; Lower Saranac Lake. We will paddle from Second Pond Boat Launch out to Lower Saranac Lake (near Bluff Island), watch the sunset and paddle back. This trip is "paddling optional" so you can focus on taking photos and enjoying the scenery.
Cost: $55 per person
Time: Varies by sunset time. Duration is 1.5 hours.
Dates Offered: May 15th, May 16th, May 17th, June 13th, June 14th, June 15th, July 12th, July 13th, July 14th, August 11th, August 12th, August 13th, September 11th, September 12th, September 13th, October 9th, October 10th, October 11th.
Register: CLICK HERE
Guided "Slow Birding" Tours
"Slow Birding" encourages you to take your time and observe the behavior of individual birds in their natural habitat. How do you do that from a boat? Great Question! This trip is done in our war canoes, meaning you can enjoy looking for and watching birds while one guide slowly moves you through the water, and the other helps you identify what you're looking at. These trips take place on the Saranac River (Great Blue Herons, Belted Kingfishers, Warblers, Osprey, Bald Eagles, Hawks) and Little Clear Pond (a popular place to see Loons). Mikayla Ploof (wildlife photographer and board member for the New York Audubon) will be our birding expert for these trips.
Cost: $85 per person
Time: 7am to 10:30am
Dates Offered: TBD! Check back soon.
Seasonal Guided Trips
Starting in September, we offer a "Fall Paddler Series". These outings focus on viewing Fall Foliage. Dates and information for these trips will be added by August! Have a seasonal trip idea that you think we should implement? Let us know by sending us an email.
