Adirondack Hamlets to Huts is excited to offer this paddle traverse that celebrates the beauty of late summer on the lakes and ponds of the Northwest Adirondacks! This traverse provides an opportunity to paddle the historic Seven Carries canoe route through the St. Regis Canoe Area Wilderness. We will experience tranquil waterways and enchanting lakes and ponds.
Here is a look at the day-to-day itinerary:
NIGHT 1; Monday, September 1st:
We meet in Saranac Lake to drop off cars. Check out the AHH Trails Center. All get shuttled to White Pine Camp. Briefing with drinks and appetizers followed by dinner.
DAY 1, NIGHT 2; Tuesday, September 2nd:
On Day One, we will enjoy a leisurely paddle up and down the tranquil, winding Osgood River while enjoying the mystical aura of a sprawling tamarack swamp. The rest of the day will provide opportunities for a short drive and hike to check out the Elder Grove of towering white pines and further nature exploration.
DAY 2, NIGHT 3; Wednesday, September 3rd:
Come Day 2, we bid goodbye to White Pine Camp and paddle and portage our way from Osgood Pond to Lower St. Regis Lake and then Spitfire Lake, where we will check out the varied and impressive architecture on the lake’s shore. From Spitfire, we will make our way to Bear Pond and sleep that night at a special private lakeside glamping site.
DAY 3, NIGHT 4; Thursday, September 4th:
We paddle and portage through more of the beautiful St. Regis Canoe Area Wilderness to cozy accommodations in the vicinity of the northern end of Upper Saranac Lake on Day Three. Loons will escort us along our way.
DAY 4, NIGHT 5; Friday, September 5th:
Come Day Four, we will paddle from the northern end of Upper Saranac Lake through some ponds of the Saranac Lake Wild Forest as we make our way to our glamping site at Fish Creek campground, all the while eating some good food and reveling in the sights and sounds of lakeside leisure.
DAY 5, NIGHT 6, Saturday, September 6th:
On our fifth day, we paddle from Upper Saranac through Middle Saranac Lake to our island campsite on Lower Saranac Lake. Lake life is good!
DAY 6, NIGHT 7, Sunday, September 7th:
On our sixth and final day, we paddle from Lower Saranac Lake through Oseetah Lake to Lake Flower accompanied by the fleet of 90-miler paddlers finishing the classic race. We enjoy a final dinner together in Saranac Lake in celebration of our collective adventure.
The price of the trip does not include the cost of canoe rentals. Adirondack Hamlets to Huts will arrange gear rentals for trekkers who need to rent canoes. Don’t delay! Join us on this exceptional trip offering by calling or emailing Joe today (315.657.1320 / joe@adkh2h.org) to register for this exciting opportunity!
Other Notes:
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is due at the time of booking. You may make your payment via our “DONATE” button on the Adirondack Hamlets to Huts website here (www.adkh2h.org/donate).
Reservation Policy
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, no later than 60 days before the start of the trip. The remaining balance is due 30 days before your trip starts. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. You may make your payment via our “DONATE” button on the Adirondack Hamlets to Huts website here (www.adkh2h.org/donate).
Or you may mail a check to “Adirondack Hamlets to Huts, 47 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.”
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 30 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, minus a 10% processing fee based on the amount of the trip. Refunds are not available for reservations cancelled within 30 days of the start of the selected trip.
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.
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