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Phoenix
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May 1st, 2013 at 4:21pm
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It's not pure wilderness like Quetico or BWCA or WCPP but it certainly has its moments...

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Reply #1 - May 2nd, 2013 at 1:16pm
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and lots of people.  six million acres is misleading, as that is the total inside the "blue line" - much of that is private land, though private land development within is under some controls

the ratio of dirt to water is higher than quetico for sure - lot more longer portages for shorter paddles on ponds, and more bwacky in that campsites often have leantos and pottys, and some can be reserved, and others are a race to get there ahead of the weekend crowds before they are all taken

not putting the daks down, just sayin

I'm thinking of doing some tripping there in a few years - we have a camp near Old Forge, on the start of NFCT so could just toss the boat in the water and go do the 90 miler course - just need the time to do it "someday" - I'd like to get up there for "Moosefest" too, and paddle parts of the Moose R I haven't been on
  
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Reply #2 - May 2nd, 2013 at 6:34pm
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Mad Mat:

Agreed! The place is very busy, except at really off times of year and in very remote places. In fact, when I think of the Adirondacks, I think hiking not paddling.

Nevertheless, it still has some beautiful spots and mountain views one can't get in the Boundary Waters or Quetico.

Quetico is still my place of choice, don't get me wrong.
  
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Reply #3 - Jul 15th, 2013 at 10:28pm
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Hi guys.  I have never had the pleasure of visiting the BWCA or Quietco.  Living in NJ the Adirondacks is my only option for real canoeing for a 1 or 2 week period.  There are many wonderful spots and several motor free areas to explore.  Considering it is only a 5 hour drive from New York City and Northern NJ the place is a blessing!  By the way, Old Forge is not a place to go to find solitude.
  
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Reply #4 - Jul 27th, 2013 at 1:45pm
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There's always the long trip: (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)
  
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Reply #5 - Aug 20th, 2013 at 2:34am
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That's excellent! I was just back east visiting family and was wondering if something like this existed...my niece's boyfriend just paddled Verendrye (north of Ottowa/Montreal) and highly recommended it. Here's the link (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links). Franco-phobes can switch it to English in upper right corner of site Wink
  
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Reply #6 - Oct 6th, 2013 at 3:32am
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Hey Phoenix, I'll be driving through the Adirondacks in 2 days!  Tomorrow, I'll be the finger lakes region. 

Looking forward to it!  I know I won't have time to really get to see it, but am still looking forward to driving through it.

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Reply #7 - Oct 8th, 2013 at 10:20am
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Living in NJ the Adirondacks is my only option for real canoeing for a 1 or 2 week period

It is a bit longer drive, but Allagash Waterway in Maine is another option, far closer to a BWCA type experience.
  
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Reply #8 - Oct 10th, 2013 at 12:24pm
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I just spent the last 3 days wandering through the Adirondack Park, Vermont, and New Hampshire.  THe next week will find me doing the same in Maine. 

This country is SPECTACULAR.  Words don't describe the beauty of the lakes and mountains. 

If I was 30 years younger, I'd seriously look at moving here! 

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Reply #9 - Oct 10th, 2013 at 1:40pm
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It IS a great place to live! Spent several years at Pinkham Notch (base of Mt. Washington in northern NH). Skiied the Connecticut lakes area winter and hiked the AT sections in the summer. Trout fishing can't be beat! Lake Champlain has some BIG walleyes but not from personal experience Sad. My wife and I always joke that Vermont is where old hikers go to retire...because the Green Mts are a bit easier on the back going up and the knees coming down! Enjoy...green with envy back here  Smiley
  
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