The 3-night/2-day Kunjamuk trip is a hybrid pedal and paddle bike-and-boat trip on the scenic Speculator Tree Farm Easement lands that border the Siamese Ponds Wilderness.
Night One is spent in the Village of Speculator on beautiful Lake Pleasant. Day One includes a 18-mile bike ride from Speculator to the night’s lodging at a glamping set-up at the end of a dirt road at the northern reaches of the Tree Farm Easement. Mountain bikes or fat-tire bikes/e-bikes are needed so that cycling trekkers can navigate the combination of new and old paved roads and gravel/dirt roads on this route. The terrain is not conducive to road bikes; nor, however, does it involve single-track riding. We encourage folks whose bike fitness is wanting to rent and check out the joys of riding an e-bike. Some of the terrain has gradual ascents coupled with some hilly stretches that will give cause for those who are not in the best of cycling shape or not on an e-bike to likely hop off their bike without shame and walk short stretches. The route goes down and back along old Route 30 to picturesque Austin Falls. Once at Kunjamuk Camp, trekkers have the option to do a 2-mile round trip hike up Upper Pine Mountain with a wonderful view to the south overlooking the Kunjamuk River basin.
On Day Two, trekkers bike 2.5 miles to the paddling put-in on the Kunjamuk River, where they transition to boats and paddle down the sinuous, gently flowing Kunjamuk to Duck Bay. Here, the Kunjamuk intersects with the North Branch of the Sacandaga River and at this juncture, trekkers paddle up the slow-moving Sacandaga into Lake Pleasant on their return to Speculator.
Call us at 518.354.5109 or Joe at 315.657.1320 to book your trip!
Kunjamuk Circuit
Speculator
Make yourself comfortable and enjoy a tasty meal at the Melody Lodge, your trip’s first night of lodging. The Melody Lodge first started as a singing school for girls in 1912.
Kunjamuk Camp Glamping Site
On Day One, you’ll bike 18 miles from Speculator to the night’s lodging at a glamping set-up at the end of a dirt road at the northern reaches of the Speculator Tree Farm Easement. Mountain bikes or fat-tire bikes/e-bikes are needed so that cycling trekkers can navigate the combination of new and old paved roads and gravel/dirt roads on this route. The terrain is not conducive to road bikes; nor, however, does it involve single-track riding. We encourage folks whose bike fitness is wanting to rent and check out the joys of riding an e-bike. Some of the terrain has gradual ascents coupled with some hilly stretches that will give cause for those who are not in the best of cycling shape or not on an e-bike to likely hop off their bike without shame and walk short stretches. The route goes down and back along old Route 30 to picturesque Austin Falls. Once at Kunjamuk Camp, trekkers have the option to do a 2-mile round trip hike up Upper Pine Mountain with a wonderful view to the south overlooking the Kunjamuk River basin.
Speculator
On Day Two, you’ll bike 2.5 miles to the paddling put-in on the Kunjamuk River, where you will then transition to boats and paddle down the sinuous, gently flowing Kunjamuk to Duck Bay. You may need to slide your boat over a beaver dam or three along the way! At the juncture where the Kunjamuk intersects with the North Branch of the Sacandaga River, you will paddle up the slow-moving Sacandaga until you return to Speculator. Here you can enjoy a relaxing evening on the shores of Lake Pleasant.
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Call us at 518.354.5109 or Joe at 315.657.1320 to book your trip!
Kunjamuk Availability Calendar
Please Note: These self-guided trips are scheduled for mid-week to bypass our affiliates’ two-night minimum stays on the weekends (Friday and Saturday).
| Trip Code KC |
KUNJAMUK CIRCUIT | Night 1 Speculator |
Night 2 Kunjamuk Camp |
Night 3 Speculator |
| KC 1 | The evening of Tuesday, July 12 – morning of Friday, July 15 |
Tuesday, July 12 |
Wednesday, July 13 |
Thursday, July 14 |
| KC 2 | The evening of Wednesday, July 13 – morning of Saturday, July 16 |
Wednesday, July 13 |
Thursday, July 14 |
Friday, July 15 |
| KC 3 | The evening of Thursday, July 14 – morning of Sunday, July 17 |
Thursday, July 14 |
Friday, July 15 |
Saturday, July 16 |
| KC 4 | The evening of Friday, July 15 – morning of Monday, July 18 |
Friday, July 15 |
Saturday, July 16 |
Sunday, July 17 |
| KC 5 | The evening of Saturday, July 16 – morning of Tuesday, July 19 |
Saturday, July 16 |
Sunday, July 17 |
Monday, July 18 |
| KC 6 | The evening of Sunday, July 17 – morning of Wednesday, July 20 |
Sunday, July 17 |
Monday, July 18 |
Tuesday, July 19 |
| KC 7 | The evening of Monday, July 18 – morning of Thursday, July 21 |
Monday, July 18 |
Tuesday, July 19 |
Wednesday, July 20 |
| KC 8 | The evening of Tuesday, July 19 – morning of Friday, July 22 |
Tuesday, July 19 |
Wednesday, July 20 |
Thursday, July 21 |
| KC 9 | The evening of Wednesday, July 20 – morning of Saturday, July 23 |
Wednesday, July 20 |
Thursday, |
Friday, July 22 |
| KC 10 | The evening of Thursday, July 21 – morning of Sunday, July 24 |
Thursday, July 21 |
Friday, July 22 |
Saturday, July 23 |
| KC 11 | The evening of Friday, July 22 – morning of Monday, July 25 |
Friday, July 22 |
Saturday, July 23 |
Sunday, July 24 |
| KC 12 | The evening of Saturday, July 23 – morning of Tuesday, July 26 |
Saturday, July 23 |
Sunday, July 24 |
Monday, July 25 |
| KC 13 | The evening of Sunday, July 24 – morning of Wednesday, July 27 |
Sunday, July 24 |
Monday, July 25 |
Tuesday, July 26 |
| KC 14 | The evening of Monday, July 25 – morning of Thursday, July 28 |
Monday, July 25 |
Tuesday, July 26 |
Wednesday, July 27 |
Call us at 518.354.5109 or Joe at 315.657.1320 to book your trip!
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information and Reservations
- What special precautions have you taken regarding COVID-19
Stay tuned for more information. - What does an AHH trip include?
You can custom design your trip to include whatever you like. Booking a room and some meals for a self-guided trip is the basic form of booking but you can arrance canoe or bike rental, vehicle or equipment shuttle, and even a guide if that is your desire. - What exactly is Adirondack Hamlets to Huts?
Adirondack Hamlets to Huts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates, manages and promotes an internationally-acclaimed hamlet-to-hut system that fosters vibrant communities by advancing economic development, conservation and wellness. We work with existing lodging owners to the greatest degree possible to allow travelers to hike, paddle, bike, snowshoe or ski during the day and stay in a range of lodgings from rustic to regal at night on routes that we’ve designated. Trips typically are circuits in that they start and finish in the same place or traverses starting in one community and finishing in another. - Is there a membership program for AHH?
AHH is in the process of establishing a membership program that will allow travelers to support our mission and get a variety of benefits. Stay tuned for more information. - How can I help AHH?
Book one of our trips, make a donation, help us spread the good word through your social media network. - Can I volunteer?
Sure. We’re always looking for volunteers to help. Volunteers can help out in our Trails Center, do some trail checking for us or in a number of other ways. Contact us to volunteer. - How long has AHH existed?
AHH as a nonprofit was created in 2017 but our efforts to create an Adirondack-based hut-to-hut system started in 2015 with funding from the NYS Department of State and Department of Environmental Conservation. - How far in advance do I need to make reservations?
We recommend booking as far in advance as possible but don’t let that prevent you from trying to book something at the last minute. Summer months are usually the busiest and spring and fall usually have the best last minute opportunities. - How do I change a booking?
Stay tuned for more information. - I haven’t received a confirmation on my booking. What should I do?
Stay tuned for more information. - What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 14 days or more before the start of the trip are eligible to receive an electronic gift card valid for 12 months from the date of issuance for the amount paid to date. Refunds are not available for reservations cancelled within 14 days of the start of the selected trip. - When and how do I pay?
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. The remaining balance is due 14 days before your trip starts. - How can I check for availability?
Visit our Booking page. - Do I need to be an AHH member to travel a route?
No. When our membership program goes online there will be distinct advantages to being a member but it is not required. - How can I support the NYSDEC and their work maintaining trails?
A Trails Supporter Patch is available for $5 at all outlets where sporting licenses are sold, on-line and via telephone at 1-866-933-2257. Patch proceeds help maintain and enhance non-motorized trails throughout New York State. - How can I help support AHH?
You can make a much appreciated donation HERE.
Lodging and Food
- Do lodgings have alcoholic beverages?
Some do and some don’t. Most allow guests to bring their own beverages but you should check where they can be consumed. - Do all lodgings have toilets and showers?
Yes they do although in some cases they may be shared with other guests. - What are tipping expectations?
Stay tuned for more information - Is tent camping allowed outside of lodgings?
In most cases camping is NOT allowed unless they have a separate campground. Call us or the specific lodging for more information. - What are the sleeping arrangements?
Sleeping arrangements are made at the time of booking. Rooms are private unless otherwise stated. - How are the lodgings different?
Lodgings range from rustic to regal and everything in between. All our lodges have their own websites where you can learn more about them. Contact us with specific questions. - When should I arrive at my first night’s lodging?
We encourage travelers to arrive in the early afternoon so they can get a feel for the community they are starting in and make any last minute arrangements. - Can we have an evening campfire?
Each lodging location is different in their ability to have evening campfires. Check their website or contact them directly for more specific information. - Do all lodgings have electricity, WIFI, or cell service?
All lodgings have electricity and WIFI. Cell service can be poor to nonexistent at some locations. - What do I do for meals?
Some meals may be provided as part of your lodging and in other cases not. Recommendations for meals will, however, be provided for each day of your trip. - Can you accommodate people with special diets or food allergies?
Yes. Virtually all restaurants and lodgings offer some sort of vegetarian and gluten free options. - Is coffee available at lodgings?
If perchance, coffee is not available at your lodging it will be available where you get your breakfast. - What do we do for water on the trail?
In most cases you should be able to carry your day’s water with you. If you need more along the way you should carry some form of water treatment. i.e., a filter, steripen, or tablets, and get it out of a lake, pond or stream. We do not recommend consuming untreated water other than in an emergency. - Can we prepare our own meals at the different lodgings?
Some places of lodgings have kitchenettes. Check with your lodging host ahead of time.
Clothing, Gear and Vehicles
- What clothing and gear do I need?
See our clothing and gear list. Coming soon. - Do I need to bring a sleeping bag?
No lodgings at this time require a sleeping bag. Future routes may. - How is luggage delivered to my nightly lodging?
Stay tuned for more information. - Can I drive to our first night’s lodging?
Yes. Make sure you leave enough time to get dinner locally if it is not provided as part of your booking. - How safe is my vehicle where it is parked?
We recommend locking your car but it is extremely rare to have any issues with parked vehicles. - How do I get back to my car?
If your route starts and finishes at a different location (a Traverse) then an option exists to have your vehicle shuttled to your finish or to have you shuttled back to your starting point. - Do I need a parking permit?
No. There are no parking permits needed at this time.
On the Trail (or Water)
- My trip includes more than one mode of travel. (hiking, paddling, a/o biking) How do I get my bike or canoe delivered?
You can rent any necessary gear which will include delivery and pick up where necessary. In addition delivery and shuttling of your personal gear can be arranged. Contact us for more information. - How hard are the trips?
See the difficulty rating of the trip you are considering and our Difficulty Rating Table (link) to get an idea of how difficult your trip may be. Keep in mind that what is easy for one person may be very challenging for another. - Do I need a guide?
We recommend a guide for anyone who cannot read a map and use a compass, has little or no experience planning and leading their own trips and/or has no first aid training. - Will I encounter hunters on my trip?
Big Game hunting season in the Adirondacks is from approximately the last week of September to mid December.
Small game hunting season is from approximately October 1 to March 20.
Travelers should consider wearing fluorescent orange during those times of year depending on their route. Call for more detailed information. - What if I have an emergency or what if someone needs to contact me in an emergency?
Cell phone use is intermittent or nonexistent in portions of the Adirondack Park. You should consider leaving the phone numbers of your lodgings with family or friends before you leave in case of emergency. If you have an emergency while out on the trail or water call the DEC dispatch number of 518-891-0235 or 911. - Where is the nearest medical care center?
Stay tuned for more information. - Where can I get a map?
You can purchase maps through the AHH Trails Center. Contact us for more information. - Do I need first aid training?
We recommend that all self-guided travelers have at least one group member with first aid training. Contact your nearest American Red Cross office for the date and location of a first aid course near you. - Do I need map and compass skills?
We recommend map and compass skills for all self-guided travelers. Contact us if you would like to attend one of our map and compass classes. - Can I mountain bike all the hiking trails?
Many but not all of the trails on our routes allow mountain bike travel. Trails in designated Wilderness areas do not allow mountain bikes. Designated Wild Forest trails vary in terms of allowing mountain bikes. Contact us for more information. - Are dogs allowed?
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on hut-to-hut routes at this time. - How are the trails marked? Do I need a map?
Yes, a map is considered essential. We are in the process of establishing GPS waypoints for all daily starting and finishing points and GPS routes themselves.
Our Vision - Trips for Everyone
Weekend trips. Week-long trips. Some all hiking. Some all paddling. Some in which you can do both-- paddle and hike, even paddle and bike. No matter how long your selected route or your mode of travel, there are no tents to carry, camp stoves to struggle with, or mosquitoes biting you in your sleep on an Adirondack Hamlets to Huts trek.
You will travel to and through charming and historic Adirondack communities as well as amazing wild landscapes that make the Adirondacks the special place that it is. Our routes celebrate both the settled and the sublime, the culture of the Adirondacks as much as its nature. Your lodging will run the gamut, from the simple, such as walled tents, yurts, cabins, and motels, to the grand, including bed-and-breakfasts, hotels, lodges, and inns.
Come to the Adirondacks and experience the Park with Adirondack Hamlets to Huts. Adventure by day. Comfort at night.
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