Explore the southern end of Raquette Lake on this low-mileage paddle circuit!
The Raquette Lake Loop is a 3-night, 3-day paddle circuit that allows trekkers to leisurely experience the southern part of Raquette Lake and its inviting waterways. Upon your arrival, you’ll settle into your room at the Raquette Lake Hotel, which is housed in the larger building known as Raquette Lake Supply. The Dillon family has owned Raquette Lake Supply since it was founded in the 1890’s. The entire building was rebuilt after a fired in 1927 wiped out the modest village. There is much to be found under one roof at Raquette Lake Supply, including the Taproom—a lively, local tavern and eatery, a general store, butcher, deli, old-fashioned soda counter, bakery, and laundromat. We recommend that trekkers do the dinner cruise aboard the W.W. Durant courtesy of the Raquette Lake Navigation Company, which provides 3-hour tours of Raquette Lake, doses of history, and excellent meals.
On your first full day, you’ll paddle 1.6 miles across Raquette Lake to lodging at St. William’s on Long Point. You bring and cook your own food (two lunches, dinner, and breakfast) here at this fabulous location and historic place. Once you get settled in, you can paddle out and about to explore the various nooks and crannies of Raquette Lake or venture up the Marion River a bit to enjoy is meandering solitude.
On Day 2, following your breakfast at St. William’s, you’ll paddle across Raquette Lake’s South Bay and up the winding and scenic South Inlet. Once you arrive at the base of Cascade Falls, you’ll get hop out of the water and secure your boat up against a tree on the left side facing upriver (on the east side) and hike 1.7 miles on the Powerhouse, Big Slope, and Lake trails to Great Sagamore. We suggest you take the 1:30 PM tour, although you can take this same tour the next day at 10:00 AM. You may paddle on Sagamore Lake using one of the Camp’s boats and/or walk one of their other hiking trails. Dinner and the tour are included. Revel in days gone by and relax at one the Adirondack’s premier lodging destinations. You may even roll a frame or two at Great Camp Sagamore’s outdoor bowling lanes!
After a hearty breakfast (included) at Great Camp Sagamore on Day 3, you may take the 10:00 AM tour if you did not take the tour the day before. With your Great Camp Sagamore trail lunch (included), you’ll hike back out to Cascade Falls via the Lake, Big Slope, and Powerhouse trails and retrieve your boat. From the falls, you’ll paddle westward back to Raquette Lake Supply and continue adventuring elsewhere in the Park or make your way home.
Call us at (518) 354-5109 or Joe at (315) 657-1320 to book your trip!
Raquette Lake Loop
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Arrive in Raquette Lake.
Settle into your room at the Raquette Lake Hotel, which is housed in the larger building known as Raquette Lake Supply. The Dillon family has owned Raquette Lake Supply since it was founded in the 1890’s. The entire building was rebuilt after a fired in 1927 wiped out the modest village. There is much to be found under one roof at Raquette Lake Supply, including the Taproom—a lively, local tavern and eatery, a general store, butcher, deli, old-fashioned soda counter, bakery, and laundromat. We recommend that trekkers do the dinner cruise aboard the W.W. Durant courtesy of the Raquette Lake Navigation Company, which provides 3-hour tours of Raquette Lake, doses of history, and excellent meals.
St. Williams on Long Point
You’ll paddle a mere 1.6 miles across Raquette Lake to lodging at St. William’s on Long Point, where you’ll bring your own food for two lunches, dinner, and breakfast for the following morning. Once you get settled in, you can paddle out and about to explore the various nooks and crannies of Raquette Lake or venture up the Marion River a bit to enjoy is meandering solitude.
Great Camp Sagamore
On Day 2, after you’ve enjoyed your self-made breakfast at St. William’s, you’ll paddle across Raquette Lake’s South Bay and up the winding and scenic South Inlet. Once you arrive at the base of Cascade Falls, you’ll get out of the water and lock up your boat against a tree on the left side facing upriver (on the east side) and hike 1.7 miles on the Powerhouse, Big Slope, and Lake trails to Great Sagamore. We suggest you take the 1:30 PM tour, although you can take this same tour the next day at 10:00 AM. You may paddle on Sagamore Lake using one of the Camp’s boats and/or walk one of their other hiking trails. Dinner and the tour are included. Revel in days gone by and relax at one the Adirondack’s premier lodging destinations. You may even roll a frame or two at Great Camp Sagamore’s outdoor bowling lanes!
Raquette Lake
On Day 3, after a hearty breakfast (included) at Great Camp Sagamore, you may take the 10:00 AM tour if you did not take the tour the day before. With your Great Camp Sagamore trail lunch (included), you’ll hike back out to Cascade Falls via the Lake, Big Slope, and Powerhouse trails and retrieve your boat. From the falls, you’ll paddle westward back to Raquette Lake Supply and continue adventuring elsewhere in the Park or make your way home.
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Call us at (518) 354-5109 or Joe at (315) 657-1320 to book your trip!
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