Bill,

Interesting that you mentioned Scouts.  I'm hoping your or maybe some of the good folks here can help me out.  I'm helping my Scout troop work on planning a trip in the Daks area next summer.  We're looking for a bit of paddling and maybe some hiking around 7-8 days worth or so.  Been up in the Q 8 times, 3 with the Scouts, so that's pretty much 'trip in a box' for me now. We've got a group that's not quite "high adventure' eligible, but want to get into the woods.   We'll probably bring our own gear, but need some tips on getting started, where might we go, etc.  Working with a known, reputable outfitter might work well too.  Any suggestions from you or anyone knowledgeable in the area would be most appreciated.

pd

BillConner wrote on Oct 11^th, 2013 at 3:18pm:


I'm very interested in canoeing in the Northeast, and this discussion makes me even moreso.  One concern -- finding solitude is important for me.  It's why I gave up on the BWCA, and now am exploring the Woodland Caribou.  With NYC and Boston so close, are the NE waterways discussed here crowded with other canoeists?  Is it possible to find solitude on the Allagash or in the Adirondacks?

prouboy

p-dog

here's a couple of links with info on the Adirondacks

the first, I'm not sure what you get, but you can get a PDF of canoe info and another for hiking

the second is good - scroll down for longer trips

starting in Old Forge and going to Saranac Lake is probably your best bet - lots of boats on the first 8 miles, but not so many after that - it ain't wilderness though

if you just want to put in on a relatively quiet lake and hang out and hike nearby consider Stillwater Res.

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paddling.net has a lot of resources you might want to look at also - top line menu - "Go Paddling"  lots of river trials - Susquehana River might work for you - this weeks picture of the week is pretty - Cedar River Flow

p dog - (a bit late on the reply - missed your question)

no, I have not used any of the outfitters up there.

if you are in the Old Forge area and are interested in a day trip, Mountain Man outfitter/store can shuttle you up to the Rondaxe road for a day trip down North Branch Moose River - flatwater with one portage at the RR bridge (1/4 mile or so).  that is a nice stretch of river, with no camps and no motor boats at all - end the trip back at Mtn Man's store in Thendara.

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Thanks for reviving. I missed some,now am considering an eastern venue for a trip with my son next June.  He's in new PA and canoe country is a long haul. Any other suggestions between Chicago and north of Scranton for flat water or easy river welcomed. Keep thinking there must be something in western PA.