I was surprised how almost all camp sites - I used NFCT maps - were unoccupied. I saw very few other paddlers, unlike canoe country in season. I did Sunday to Thursday and there was some motor traffic buin some areas but not bad.
Posted by: Mad_Mat Posted on: Nov 5th, 2025 at 2:29pm
Nice report. I did most of your route in June - starting in Racquette Lake and ended at the lower lock (where I was on a volunteer crew to rebuild the portage).
I liked the upper middle, and lower Saranac lakes but the best part was Long Lake and the Racquette River to Upper Saranac.
It's an entirely different experience than canoe country, but still pleasant and enjoyable.
Posted by: Mad_Mat Posted on: Nov 4th, 2025 at 4:44pm
Did a short trip in October - trip report link below
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here is a link to 2022 report - did this same route last year - I think I have posted a link for this one previously, but thought I'd add it again (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) edit?usp=sharing