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Bog River - Oswegatchie River Traverse

St. Regis Canoe Outfitters

Up the Bog River and Low's Lake followed by a portage to Big Deer Pond. Then a 2.2-mile carry to the upper Oswegatchie River in the Five Ponds Wilderness. Two or more days down the Oswegatchie to the take-out at Inlet. Many optional side hikes. A beautiful, remote trip with rewards to justify the portages. It's best to cartop the canoe to the Bog River and have us shuttle your vehicle to Inlet.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Low's Lower Dam access will be closed for repairs to the dam through fall 2024. It is recommended to put in at Low's Upper Dam via a 2.5 mile portage down a DEC access road which is gated off.

The best map for this route is the Adirondack Paddler's Map The Whitney Wilderness.

The map image above is strictly for the purposes of providing a visual of the canoe route. It is not intended for directional purposes. 

Miles: 35-40
Number of Portages: 4
Number of Days: 3-7