NFCT Adirondack Waterway Work Trip l Saranac River l Lower Locks l Oseetah Lake l 90 Miler Route

Once again I found myself volunteering on one of the nine Northern Forest Canoe Trail's "Waterway Work Weekends" scheduled for the 2024 season. I tend to volunteer on the New York sections as it is closer to my home.
Our goal for this project was to work on the section of portage trail leading from the Saranac River around the lower locks to Oseetah lake. We removed roots, put down heavy road fabric, spread several tons of crushed stone and a healthy top layer of dirt to improve footing and drainage on this steep section of the carry. I think the 90 Miler peeps will approve!
I've been an NFCT member since 2011 and proud of it. I truly love the organization, it's mission and values for the communities the 740 mile water trail passes through, they are a good neighbor.
I enjoy doing this work as my schedule allows, hope to be on another trip in 2025. I encourage you to stop over to the NFCT's website and have a look and see if you'd like to get involved.
"The Northern Forest Canoe Trail relies on the support of volunteers in order to accomplish many of its goals. Volunteers provide support for events, lead paddling trips, and provide help by participating in waterway work trips and by adopting sections of the trail. If you’re interested in joining our efforts, please send an email to [e-mail]."
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[@andrewczuba498]

I've never seen a wheel barrow in a canoe before!!! Lol, that's pretty awesome what you guys are doing, digging bars, pick axes, shovels, buckets, piles of stones and fabric, and sweat (perspiration as my mother would say). I live up near Fort Kent, ME. I would like to get involved. Thanks for sharing. 😎

[@mrgjoe]

Thank you for watching! Usually around late Mach NFCT posts their upcoming Waterway Work Trips on the website. I truly enjoy this and hope to volunteer in 2025.

[@elidoubleday8080]

Cheers mate, been down this ol portage a few years ago

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

This is awesome Joe! Good on you guys for paying it forward. You good folks went all out. Thank you

[@mrgjoe]

Thank you! And I appreciate you taking the time to watch...

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Excellent video

[@mrgjoe]

Thank you and I appreciate you taking thee time to watch it.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@mrgjoe My pleasure

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thanks for doing this Joe. I saw my buddy John Marona in a couple clips.

[@mrgjoe]

Thank you for watching! Yup, first time I got to meet John, good guy.