Hike and paddle to great Adirondack views and return to an authentic Adirondack Great Camp in the evenings to relax. Great Camp Sagamore is an authentic 1890s, 27-building National Historic Landmark--the dream retreat of the Alfred Vanderbilt family and the working families in support. It is the Adirondack exemplar of the American creation of the wilderness fantasy and is one of the only great camps open to the public.
This trip has it all! Great Adirondack scenery, lodging at an Adirondack Great Camp, history, hikes with great views and beautiful paddling locations. This is Adirondack relaxation and exploration at its best. The "camp" is remote and doesn't have TV or cell service but it does have nightly fires, plenty of stars and the call of the loon to serenade you to sleep.
This trip has it all! Great Adirondack scenery, lodging at an Adirondack Great Camp, history, hikes with great views and beautiful paddling locations. This is Adirondack relaxation and exploration at its best. The "camp" is remote and doesn't have TV or cell service but it does have nightly fires, plenty of stars and the call of the loon to serenade you to sleep.
Trip Highlights
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The view from Castle Rock is well worth the hike.
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive at Great Camp Sagamore for check-in after 4:00 PM. Relax, or enjoy a pre-dinner paddle or hike.
Day 2 – On our first day we will do a tour of Great Camp Sagamore to give you a better understanding of where you are. We will also get fitted to kayaks and gear and then paddle Sagamore Lake and then hike one of the trails around camp.
Day 3 –Today we will paddle 7th Lake, part of the historic Fulton Chain of Lakes. Lunch will be at a scenic spot overlooking the lake called "Arnolds Rock" where you'll be able to see the seaplane base adding to the unique "north country" feel. After lunch we'll paddle to the end of the lake and go for a hike to Bug Lake, a pretty little lake with loons and a picturesque setting for a rest. The trail is one of the original "roads" in the area called the Uncus Road and is a relatively flat walk.
Day 4 – We head out to Blue Mountain Lake where we paddle around the islands and shoreline to the Castle Rock trail head. From here we climb to the summit of Castle Rock which offers views of Blue Mountain Lake back towards Raquette Lake and to Durant Lake in the other direction. The hike up Castle Rock is about 3.5 miles round-trip and does have a steeper section on some exposed rock.
Day 5 – Raquette Lake is the destination for today where we'll paddle past Great Camps, historic sites and beautiful islands.
Day 6 – We say our "goodbyes" and check out or spend an additional and explore on your own. If you haven't been to the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake it's well worth it!
*Itinerary is subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Day 2 – On our first day we will do a tour of Great Camp Sagamore to give you a better understanding of where you are. We will also get fitted to kayaks and gear and then paddle Sagamore Lake and then hike one of the trails around camp.
Day 3 –Today we will paddle 7th Lake, part of the historic Fulton Chain of Lakes. Lunch will be at a scenic spot overlooking the lake called "Arnolds Rock" where you'll be able to see the seaplane base adding to the unique "north country" feel. After lunch we'll paddle to the end of the lake and go for a hike to Bug Lake, a pretty little lake with loons and a picturesque setting for a rest. The trail is one of the original "roads" in the area called the Uncus Road and is a relatively flat walk.
Day 4 – We head out to Blue Mountain Lake where we paddle around the islands and shoreline to the Castle Rock trail head. From here we climb to the summit of Castle Rock which offers views of Blue Mountain Lake back towards Raquette Lake and to Durant Lake in the other direction. The hike up Castle Rock is about 3.5 miles round-trip and does have a steeper section on some exposed rock.
Day 5 – Raquette Lake is the destination for today where we'll paddle past Great Camps, historic sites and beautiful islands.
Day 6 – We say our "goodbyes" and check out or spend an additional and explore on your own. If you haven't been to the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake it's well worth it!
*Itinerary is subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen circumstances
What's Included and Trip Cost
- All lodging and meals at Great Camp Sagamore in Raquette Lake, NY
- Evening activities at Great Camp Sagamore
- Canoes or kayaks and all necessary paddling equipment
- Scott Locorini as your NYS licensed guide
- Assistance with arranging a Syracuse, NY airport shuttle
- Shared rooms $2395 per person, an upgrade to a private room is $300. All baths are shared.
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 or to reserve your spot.
call or text (315) 316-1125 with questions or to reserve your spot.