Community Paddles
The NFCT coordinates with local paddlers to organize community paddles on and near the canoe trail, AND we promote similar events hosted by our partners across the Northern Forest region. If you’d like to lead a community paddle, please get in touch: info@northernforestcanoetrail.org.
June 11: South Creek to Second Pond (New York)
Join St. Regis Canoe Outfitters and the NFCT on a classic paddle from Middle to Lower Saranac Lake. We will meet at 12 pm at Second Pond Boat Launch, load your boats onto SRCO’s trailers and drive everyone over to South Creek (Middle Saranac) to start the trip. This paddle takes you through Middle Saranac Lake to the Upper Locks on the Saranac River. We will continue into Lower Saranac Lake, check out Bluff Island and end back at Second Pond, where you can load your boats back onto your car and head out! This is a free event. If you need to rent a boat, SRCO will be offering rentals at a discounted rate; email info@canoeoutfitters.com to learn more. Advance registration through the NFCT is required. In the event of inclement weather, we will contact registrants as soon as possible.
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June 22: Raquette Falls (New York)
Join Raquette River Outfitters and the NFCT on an out-and-back trip from Axton Landing to Raquette Falls. We will meet at Axton Landing at 9 am and hit the water by 9:30. We’ll paddle to the takeout below Raquette Falls and walk to the Falls for lunch before cruising downstream to Axton. This is a free event. Advance registration through the NFCT is required. In the event of inclement weather, we will contact registrants as soon as possible.