ADIRONDACK CANOE ROUTES
NEW YORK STATE

Canoe Routes
The major canoeing routes in the Southern Adirondacks range from the calm paddle of the backcountry lakes to the Class III river rapids.

Canada Lake
Enjoy the flatwater paddling of Canada Lake.  Canada Lake connects to Green Lake, Lily Lake, West Lake, and Stewart's Landing.  Exploring these canoeing connections will take you a least two days.

View of Kane Mountain from the area lakes.

Canada Lake can be accessed at the West Lake launch.

Directions:
Take Left on Persch Road.
At the end turn Left onto County Highway 112.
At the Stop sign take Right onto 29A & 10.
Road for West Lake will be 3.3 miles up on your left.

Caroga Lake (East & West)
Caroga Lake (East & West) also is a flatwater paddling experience.

Please inquire about the launches here, alot is private property.

East Canada Creek, West Branch

Canoeing East Canada Creek is an exciting Adirondack backcountry wilderness area. The paddling here lets you experience the backcountry Adirondacks from the canoe. The small mountains and lakes make this canoe paddle, not seen by many. Actual when I went to photography this Adirondack area, there was a father and son on a canoeing excursion, I felt I had intruded on their backcountry wilderness experience.

Directions:
Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end turn Left onto County Highway 112.
At the stop sign take Right onto Route 29A & 10.
Follow Route 10.
Take Left onto Powley Road and follow 8 miles to bridge.

Green Lake
Enjoy the flatwater paddling of Green Lake.  Green Lake connects to Canada Lake, Lily Lake, West Lake, and Stewart's Landing.  Exploring these canoeing connections will take you a least two days.

Green Lake is a small lake, but the locals enjoy it as a swimming hole also.

Directions:  
Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end bear Left onto County Highway 112.
At the Stop Sign turn Right onto Route 29A & 10.
Green Lake will be on your Right.

Lily Lake
Enjoy the flatwater paddling of Lily Lake.  Lily Lake connects to Green Lake, Canada Lake, West Lake, and Stewart's Landing.  Exploring these canoeing connections will take you a least two days.

Canoeing the backcountry of remote Lily Lake for a Fishing excursion.
Lily Lake must be accessed by canoe only.  Access is through West Lake launch.

Directions:
Take Left on Persch Road.
At the end turn Left onto County Highway 112.
At the Stop sign take Right onto 29A & 10.
Road for West Lake will be 3.3 miles up on your left.

Lower West Branch Sacandaga River
At the right water levels this can be an exciting eight-mile run with up to Class III rapids. Spring is the best time for attempting this steep gradient of 55 feet per mile.

Directions:  
Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end bear Right onto County Highway 112.
Follow County Highway 112 until County Highway 125.
Follow County Highway 125 and bear right onto Benson Road (County Route 6)
Follow Benson Road to the end, and take Left onto Route 30.
Follow into the town of Wells.
Cross Lake Alqonquin and take a Left onto Algoinuin Road.
Follow to West River Road, and take a Right.
Follow West River Road.

Pine Lake
Pine Lake provides a beautiful scenic paddle into small coves.  It is a great place to dock your canoe and explore some of the old remains of the logging camps.

Pine Lake is a wonderful canoe trip for the day.

Directions:  
Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end bear Left onto County Highway 112.
At the Stop Sign turn Right onto Route 29A & 10.
Follow Route 29A & 10 until Pine Lake Campground on your right.
Take right into Pine Lake Campground and follow road to your left until the end.

Peck's Lake
Peck's Lake is a larger lake that frequents many boaters in the summer months.  The shore lines contain many camps and homes.

Directions:  
Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end bear Left onto County Highway 112.
At the Stop Sign turn Left onto Route 29A & 10.
Peck's Lake will be on your left.

Pleasant Lake
Pleasant Lake is one your hosts have not experienced, let us know about your day excursions here, so we may pass them on.

Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end bear Left onto County Highway 112.
At the Stop Sign turn Right onto Route 29A & 10.
Bear Left onto Route 29A
Pleasant Lake will be on your Right.

Sacandaga River
Start your trip below the three impassable waterfalls which can be viewed from Route 30.  The next 13 miles is an exciting slalom of almost continuous fast Whitewater with up to Class III rapids.  Lake Algonquin appears four miles into the run.  After a carry around the outlet dam, the race resumes.  The route is best done at high water levels.  This route will take you down to Hope.

The sacandaga river canoeing can contain up to the exciting Class III rapids. This New York route in the Adirondack Park does contain three impassable waterfalls. Your canoe paddling along the Sacandaga River is favorite in New York during high water levels. The Adirondack lakes also offer a paddling wilderness enjoyment.

Directions:  
Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end bear Right onto County Highway 112.
Follow County Highway 112 until County Highway 125.
Follow County Highway 125 and bear right onto Benson Road (County Route 6)
Follow Benson Road (County Rt 6) to the end, and take Left onto Route 30.
Follow Route 30 until Route 8.
Take a Right onto Route 8 across the bridge.
Road to the Right after the bridge hugs The Sacandaga River.

Stoner Lake
Stoner Lake is a small flatwater paddles.  It contains many homes and camps along the shoreline.

Directions:  
Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end bear Left onto County Highway 112.
At Stop sign take Right onto Rt 29A & 10
Follow Route 10 into Arietta
You will see the sign Stoner Lake on the Right.

Trout Lake
Trout Lake is a remote backcountry lake located in Airetta.  The West Branch of the Sacandaga must be crossed to access Trout Lake.  

Directions:  
Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end bear Left onto County Highway 112.
At Stop sign take Right onto Rt 29A & 10
Follow Route 10 into Arietta
You will see the sign for the Upper West Branch of the Upper Sacandaga River (pull off is to your Right).

Upper West Branch Sacandaga River
This Class I flatwater can be paddled in either direction, making for a nice round trip.  Two navigable outlets side trips can be assessed (Chubb and Trout Lake).  Below this point, the river drops rapidly through a remote gorge with two impassable waterfalls.

The Upper west branch of the sacandaga river is one of the major canoe routes in the Southern Adirondack area. The paddling here is a Class I flatwater that ajoins two lakes (chubb and trout). The canoe routes of this river branch will lead you to two impassable waterfalls. Canoeing this area does give you access to Chubb Lake and Trout Lake. After your Upper West Branch Sacandaga River run, return to backcountry lodging for a relaxing Adirondack night.  Time to take off!!!!

Directions:  
Take Left onto Persch Road.
At the end bear Left onto County Highway 112.
At Stop sign take Right onto Rt 29A & 10
Follow Route 10 into Arietta
You will see the sign for the Upper West Branch of the Upper Sacandaga River (pull off is to your Right).

West Lake
Enjoy the flatwater paddling of West Lake.  West Lake connects to Green Lake, Canada Lake, Lily Lake, and Stewart's Landing.  Exploring these canoeing connections will take you a least two days.


Directions:
Take Left on Persch Road.
At the end turn Left onto County Highway 112.
At the Stop sign take Right onto 29A & 10.
Road for West Lake will be 3.3 miles up on your left.

Woods Lake
(0.3 miles)  Woods Lake is a very pretty small lake that is close to the road.  Therefore, it is more popular among campers, fishermen, and canoeists.

Directions:
Take Left on Persch Road.
At the end turn Right onto County Highway 112.
Follow East on Benson Road
Look for a wide sandy shoulder which serves as the parking area.
The unmarked path begins on the opposite side of the road.

We currently have been granted the use of two aluminum canoes for your first or next canoeing trip.  They can be rented at the main house for $15.00/day which does include your paddles and lifejackets for your daily excursions.  We will also gladly place the canoes at your choice location for the day, if your vehicle is unable to accommodate the canoe, just let us know where you would like to spend your day.

Al carrying the 12-foot canoe to White Lake. The carry was about 1/4 of a mile, not bad terrain. Al did have to bushwack this part of the Adirondacks.  Loading the canoe at White Lake. We did have our tackel, worms and spoons, along with a casting reel and a fly rod. There is a small open bay at this lake, thanks to the beaver. The beaver did make it easier to launch the canoe.
(Left) - Al carrying the 12-foot canoe to White Lake. The carry was about 1/4 of a mile, not bad terrain. Al did have to bushwack this part of the Adirondacks.

(Right) - Loading the canoe at White Lake. We did have our tackel, worms and spoons, along with a casting reel and a fly rod. There is a small open bay at this lake, thanks to the beaver. The beaver did make it easier to launch the canoe.

A scenic view of the remote pristine White Lake. White Lake is located in the remote backcountry of the Southern Adirondacks. White Lake provides many opportunities for you to pitch a tent for an overnite stay. The state DEC is now stocking this remote lake with brook trout for your fishing pleasures. A great place for a backcountry, backpacking canoe and fishing excursion.
A scenic view of the remote pristine White Lake. White Lake is located in the remote backcountry of the Southern Adirondacks. White Lake provides many opportunities for you to pitch a tent for an overnite stay. The state DEC is now stocking this remote lake with brook trout for your fishing pleasures. A great place for a backcountry, backpacking canoe and fishing excursion.


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