Nice video. Wife and I are thinking about this trip, we're from southwestern PA and we have a 17" Lowe aluminum canoe. How far is the portage to the water from where you park. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
It isn't far if you are able to park in the lot. 100 or 200 feet tops. Get there early, it's a small lot. You can drop your stuff off then go back and park on the road if the lot is full I think, they're cracking down on that in some areas but I think it's still doable there. The ADK are seeing a ton more use everywhere this year with so much stuff closed. If you can, start early on a weekday for the best chance at finding an open campsite. Bring wheels for the carry around the upper dam and it'll be easy. Don't skip the hike to the ridge, it starts there at the upper dam and the views are incredible! It's been a tough year on our beautiful park so I'll only add to please pack out all you pack in, follow Leave No Trace principles. Have a blast! :) -Amy
Great adventure. A beautiful place to paddle and hike. The overlook is amazing in the fall. Happy memories Amy.
Beautiful place! Thumbs up from Ireland! :)
Drone Girl thank you! :)
Nice video. Wife and I are thinking about this trip, we're from southwestern PA and we have a 17" Lowe aluminum canoe. How far is the portage to the water from where you park. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
It isn't far if you are able to park in the lot. 100 or 200 feet tops. Get there early, it's a small lot. You can drop your stuff off then go back and park on the road if the lot is full I think, they're cracking down on that in some areas but I think it's still doable there. The ADK are seeing a ton more use everywhere this year with so much stuff closed. If you can, start early on a weekday for the best chance at finding an open campsite. Bring wheels for the carry around the upper dam and it'll be easy. Don't skip the hike to the ridge, it starts there at the upper dam and the views are incredible!
It's been a tough year on our beautiful park so I'll only add to please pack out all you pack in, follow Leave No Trace principles.
Have a blast! :)
-Amy
@@itsmorefunoutdoors4603 Thanks for the info.we always carry out what we carry in besides it's lighter then.We would come during the week also.
@@MrEveready299 awesome!! Have a great trip, it's definitely a favorite area for us!