Located in northern New York State, the Adirondack Mountain Region is the Northeast's last great wilderness. Established as a state forest preserve in 1885, the six million acre park boasts more than 2000 lakes and ponds, over 1200 miles of rivers, and some of the highest mountains in the eastern United States. The abundance of water in the midst of mountains is what makes the Adirondack Region so unique

The Adirondacks have long been recognized as an outdoorsman's paradise. Many of the lakes, ponds, and rivers connect to form a watery highway through the woods, inviting the boater to explore. Miles of hiking trails provide access to the beauty of the mountain peaks.

Summer and fall are ideal seasons for exploring the Adirondacks. While summer days are hot with temperatures in the 70's and 80's, the nights are refreshingly cool. Summer gives way to the blaze of autumn colors in late September. Fall daytime temperatures remain warm in the 60's and 70's. The reds and oranges of the maples and the golden hues of the birches provide an impressive backdrop for any activity.

In whatever season you choose to come, the Adirondacks offer the best in outdoor recreation and fun!

The Bog River Flow Area: 2-5 days. Travel up the Bog River into Lows Lake. Hiking available in the Five Ponds Wilderness Area. Plentiful bird life. Return via the same route. 1 portage, 14.5 miles one way.

Little Tupper Lake/Whitney Park Canoe Area: 1-4 days. Recently opened to the public in 1998 by a State Purchase. A beautiful 7 mile lake with plentiful wildlife especially loons. Short portage into Rock Pond. Return via the same route or for the adventurer travel through to Lake Lila via portages and stream travel. 14-20 miles.

Long Lake to Tupper Lake: 2-4 days. A popular lake and river trip. Optional hiking up Cold River Valley. Historic Mother Johnson's lumber camp, Raquette Falls. 1 portage, 40-50 miles.

Lake Lila: A primitive area prohibiting the use of motorized vehicles. Large white pines, natural sandy beaches and island camping. Wildlife in abundance. Hiking available up Mt. Frederica. 1 portage.

Old Forge to Saranac Lakes: 8-10 days. This is a popular historic Adirondack lake, river and pond trip. 10 portages, 95 miles. Starts in the Fulton chain of lakes enters the Moose River drainage, follows the Raquette River and ends in the Saranac Lakes.

Blue Mtn Lake to St. Regis Canoe Area: 5-7 days. A classic trip. A combination of lake, river, and pond travel. Mountain scenes and hikes. 9 portages, 70 + miles.

St. Regis Ponds: 1-5 days. The numerous ponds each one having its distinctive character are remote and prohibit the use of motorized vehicles. A strenuous area requiring many short carries. Hiking available from the shores. Small stream travel. 10-14 portages, 35-40 miles. Following Floodwood Pond, Upper Saranac, Hatchery Brook, St. Regis Pond and Fish Pond.

Fish Creek Ponds Loop: 1-2 days. A popular loop exploring 7 ponds and a creek. 4 portages, 6-12 miles.

The Saranac Lakes: 2-5 days. Great camps, mountain scenes, island studded lakes, sandy beaches and mountain hikes. 1 portage, a set of locks between middle and lower Saranac, 20-30 miles.

Axton to Raquette Falls: 1-2 days. River travel. Optional hike. Falls, fine swimming, good fishing, birds, ducks, beaver, otter and deer usually seen along route. Return via the same route. No portages. 12 miles.

Stoney Creek Ponds to Axton: 1/2 -1 day. Small stream, pond, and river travel. Plentiful bird life. No portages. A great beginner trip.

Stoney Creek Ponds to the Crusher: 1 day. Pond, river and stream travel. No portages. An easy trip. 10 miles.

Middle Saranac Lake: 1/2-1 day. Small stream, lake and pond travel. Sandy beaches, Island camping, good swimming and fishing. A popular area in July and August. No portages.

Bog River-Oswegatchie River: 5-9 days. 35-40 miles, 4 portages. Begins just South of Tupper Lake on the Bog River at Low's lower dam, enters Lows Lake, portage to Deer pond then a 2.4 mile carry to the Upper Oswegatchie River. This is the Five Ponds Wilderness Area. Two-3 days down the river to take out at Inlet.

Lake Kushaqua to the St. Regis Canoe Area: Including Rainbow Lake, St. Regis Lakes, and ponds, ending either on Little Clear Pond for a 2-3 day trip of 20 miles and 8 portages or ending on Upper St. Regis Lake for a day trip. Beginning this trip on Little Clear or Upper St. Regis and ending on Kushaqua takes advantage of the prevailing winds.

Paul Smiths through the St. Regis Canoe Area: 1-3 days, 6 portages. A combination of pond, stream and lake travel. Very popular. 9-12 miles. The "SEVEN CARRIES " route including the 3 St. Regis Lakes.

Oswegatchie River (East Branch): 2-4 days. A small stream trip up to beautiful High Falls with optional hikes. Return via the same route. No motorized vehicles. 2 portages (optional).

Raquette River Outfitters
1754 State Route 30, PO Box 653
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
518-359-3228