Community Paddles
The NFCT coordinates with local paddlers to organize community paddles on and near the canoe trail.
Sunday, June 4: Saranac River Trip with the NFCT & St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
Join NFCT Communications Director Chris Morris, NFCT Trustee Brandon Devito & Maeghan Farnham of St. Regis Canoe Outfitters for a guided trip on the Saranac River, starting at 9 am at St. Regis Canoe Outfitters in downtown Saranac Lake and ending at the Permanent Rapids put-in on River Road in Bloomingdale. This trip is appropriate for beginner paddlers and up. Please note that our friends at St. Regis Canoe Outfitters will charge $40/person (or $80/person for those who need a boat) for this trip. For more information, email [email protected] or call (518) 891-1838. This trip is part of Celebrate Paddling ADK.
Saturday, June 10: Raquette Falls Trip with the NFCT & Raquette River Outfitters
Join NFCT Communications Director Chris Morris, NFCT Trustee Brandon Devito & Anne Fleck of Raquette River Outfitters for a guided trip on the Raquette River, starting at Axton Landing, continuing upstream to Raquette Falls, and then returning to Axton Landing. We will meet at the Axton Landing put-in at 8:30 am. This trip is appropriate for intermediate paddlers and up. To learn more, email [email protected]. This trip is part of Celebrate Paddling ADK. To sign up for this trip in advance, please click here.
Saturday, June 17: Flatwater Paddle Instruction & Tour
Join our friends at the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers (UMATR) Wild & Scenic Committee for their first paddle instruction and tour of the year! This is a guided paddle along the Missisquoi River aimed to teach new paddlers tips and tricks as well as refresh more experienced paddlers! Click here to RSVP.
Saturday, June 24: Guided Nature Paddle
Join our friends at the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers (UMATR) Wild & Scenic Committee for a guided nature paddle with Orleans County Forester Jared Nunery! Take a scenic paddle along a stretch of UMATR waters, appreciate nature and learn about ecology! Click here to RSVP.
Tuesday, June 27: SUP Tour, “Learning on the Move”
Join NRS, Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters and the NFCT for a SUP tour on Second Pond in Saranac Lake. This will be an out and back tour from the Second Pond boat launch to enjoy the evening’s peaceful surroundings, starting at 5 pm. Along the way, if you are interested, instructors Celeste and Danny will give advice on how to improve balance and efficiency in your paddling. For those that want to join but do not have gear, reach out to [email protected] to secure loaner gear, free of charge. (Loaner gear is limited, so first come first served.) Rental boards are also available from ALTO. To learn more, email [email protected]. This trip is part of Celebrate Paddling ADK. To sign up for this trip in advance, please click here.
Sunday, July 9: Swiftwater Paddle Instruction & Tour
Join our friends at the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers (UMATR) Wild & Scenic Committee for their second guided instruction tour! This event is building off of the knowledge from the previous summer instruction tour. Come sharpen your skills, meet other paddlers, and experience a section of river you may have never been to! Click here to RSVP.
Sunday, July 30: Knight Island Paddle with Peter McFarlane
Join Peter McFarlane for a paddle from the southern end of North Hero, crossing either directly to Lake Champlain’s Knight Island. Participants must be comfortable with open water crossings and potential chop. The exact itinerary for this trip will depend on the make-up and skill level of the group. The day will begin at 10 am and wrap up by 3 pm. Click here to sign up.
Saturday, Sept. 30: Paddle & Picnic
Join our friends at the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers (UMATR) Wild & Scenic Committee for a guided leisurely paddle along the Missisquoi with a provided free lunch from UMATR. Click here to RSVP.
Please check back regularly, as new trips will be added throughout the paddling season. To lead a trip of your own, email [email protected].