Adirondack Canoeing on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail*Only available for custom dates and groups
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Canoeing through the Adirondacks on this classic trip is an incredible experience. We spend the days paddling, doing side hikes, fishing and relaxing with evenings spent in traditional Adirondack lean-tos or tent sites. Our route starts at the beginning of the trail in Old Forge, NY and ends at Forked Lake in a more remote part of the trail. Along the way you'll see grand Adirondack resorts and Adirondack Great Camps before we get to the section with more wilderness and wildlife. This is a canoe only trip due to the portages. Custom trips with kayaks can be designed.
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is the longest paddling trail in the nation and winds from Old Forge, New York through Vermont, Quebec, and New Hampshire to Fort Kent, Maine. In 2011 the Trail was named “Best Canoe Trail” by Outside Magazine, and in 2012 the magazine named the Trail a “Best East Coast Adventure.”
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is the longest paddling trail in the nation and winds from Old Forge, New York through Vermont, Quebec, and New Hampshire to Fort Kent, Maine. In 2011 the Trail was named “Best Canoe Trail” by Outside Magazine, and in 2012 the magazine named the Trail a “Best East Coast Adventure.”
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Check in at The Edge Hotel by 3PM. Settle in and meet in the lobby at 5PM to review the trip itinerary and then head to dinner.
Day 2 – After breakfast we'll repack our gear and head to the launch site in Old Forge. Today we will paddle out to Alger Island for the night.
Day 3 – Today after a filling breakfast we'll break camp, load up the boats and head towards our next destination on 7th Lake. Along the way we'll experience our first portage on the route. In the afternoon, we'll settle into our new campsite and have some down time before dinner.
Day 4 – On this day we have a couple of portages. One to get into 8th Lake and then another to get into Browns Tract which will eventually take us to Raquette Lake. Our destination for the day is Tioga Point on Raquette Lake where we spend two nights in a classic Adirondack lean-to.
Day 5 – After a hearty breakfast we will go for a paddle up the Marion River and then head back to camp for a relaxing afternoon.
Day 6 - On our final day, we will break camp after breakfast, paddle to the end of Raquette Lake and portage into Forked Lake for the last leg of our journey. At the takeout our shuttle driver will take us back to The Edge Hotel for a hot shower and farewell dinner.
Day 7 - Check out will be at 10AM today but if you'd like to stay in the area for an extra day just let us know. There is plenty to see and do!
Please note: Itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions and group needs.
Day 2 – After breakfast we'll repack our gear and head to the launch site in Old Forge. Today we will paddle out to Alger Island for the night.
Day 3 – Today after a filling breakfast we'll break camp, load up the boats and head towards our next destination on 7th Lake. Along the way we'll experience our first portage on the route. In the afternoon, we'll settle into our new campsite and have some down time before dinner.
Day 4 – On this day we have a couple of portages. One to get into 8th Lake and then another to get into Browns Tract which will eventually take us to Raquette Lake. Our destination for the day is Tioga Point on Raquette Lake where we spend two nights in a classic Adirondack lean-to.
Day 5 – After a hearty breakfast we will go for a paddle up the Marion River and then head back to camp for a relaxing afternoon.
Day 6 - On our final day, we will break camp after breakfast, paddle to the end of Raquette Lake and portage into Forked Lake for the last leg of our journey. At the takeout our shuttle driver will take us back to The Edge Hotel for a hot shower and farewell dinner.
Day 7 - Check out will be at 10AM today but if you'd like to stay in the area for an extra day just let us know. There is plenty to see and do!
Please note: Itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions and group needs.
What's Included and Trip Cost
- Local lodging the night before and after the trip
- Any necessary camping reservations (dependent on season)
- All meals
- Canoes and all necessary paddling equipment
- Group camping gear
- Scott Locorini as your NYS licensed guide
- Assistance with arranging a Syracuse, NY airport shuttle
- $2095 per person - Share a room and save $150
A 50% deposit is due at time of reservation, with payment in full due 60 days prior to the trip’s start date. Email us,
call or text (315) 316-1125 with questions.
call or text (315) 316-1125 with questions.