Cascade Slide / Canoe Paddle

KurtVon · 10-04-2011, 08:49 PM

Spent this past weekend up in the ADKs. We hit the new slide on Cascade. The trail starts near the parking lot between the two lakes. The waterfall was a little technical at points and to be on the safe side, we decided to cut off into the woods. You would probably need climbing gear to attempt the entire slide. The footings are somewhat loose and the area may need some time before it becomes safer to climb. Either way, you can always take the route up along the woods. Much safer in my opinion!! After getting over the initial waterfall, it opens up nicely. The slide was very impressive! It may be one of my favorites I've done. It goes on for over a mile most of the way to the summit. It's truly amazing to see the power of nature! Once you approach the top of the slide, you will need to bushwack for about 0.4 miles to the summit, which is a slight left from the slide! Views were beautiful from the top on that Friday afternoon. Saturday was a washout so we just hung around. Sunday involved a canoe paddle though West Pine, East Pine, Floodwood, Coperas, Whey, Rollins and back into West Pine. (Photos Below)

enjoy!

shiraz627 · 10-05-2011, 12:35 PM

Thanks for the trip report and the nice pics!

mudrat · 10-06-2011, 11:45 AM

Nice pics! Love the colors.

Phil from adirondack explorer climbed along the left-hand side. He was pensive at a few points, but took stayed on the rock for its entire run up the falls. He makes some good points about climbing it here: http://adirondackexplorer.org/out-ta...ountain-slide/ .

Buckshot · 10-06-2011, 07:27 PM

nice! how long is the hike to the slide? i might head up there myself on saturday.

Judgeh · 10-07-2011, 12:27 AM

Great hike. Great photography.

adkh20 · 10-07-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckshot

nice! how long is the hike to the slide?

As short as it gets. Park at the picnic area between the lakes, cross the stream, take the short herd path through the brush to the base of the slide.

mudrat · 10-07-2011, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckshot

nice! how long is the hike to the slide? i might head up there myself on saturday.

You can either take the HP or follow the run-out from the edge of the lake...you'll see it just past the outlet.

Rusty and the Maniac · 10-07-2011, 08:49 AM

Nice report. I really like the pics of the food and the floodwood bridge! I'm betting that slide is gonna be real popular year round.

KurtVon · 10-07-2011, 02:01 PM

thanks for the photo comments!!

I'm sure the slide will get some good use but hopefully people are careful on the waterfall section as it can be a bit tricky!

10-04-2011, 08:49 PM	#1
KurtVon Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 148	Cascade Slide / Canoe Paddle Spent this past weekend up in the ADKs. We hit the new slide on Cascade. The trail starts near the parking lot between the two lakes. The waterfall was a little technical at points and to be on the safe side, we decided to cut off into the woods. You would probably need climbing gear to attempt the entire slide. The footings are somewhat loose and the area may need some time before it becomes safer to climb. Either way, you can always take the route up along the woods. Much safer in my opinion!! After getting over the initial waterfall, it opens up nicely. The slide was very impressive! It may be one of my favorites I've done. It goes on for over a mile most of the way to the summit. It's truly amazing to see the power of nature! Once you approach the top of the slide, you will need to bushwack for about 0.4 miles to the summit, which is a slight left from the slide! Views were beautiful from the top on that Friday afternoon. Saturday was a washout so we just hung around. Sunday involved a canoe paddle though West Pine, East Pine, Floodwood, Coperas, Whey, Rollins and back into West Pine. (Photos Below) enjoy! __________________ "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It’s the sides of the mountain which sustain life, not the top. Here’s where things grow. But of course, without the top you can’t have any sides. It’s the top that defines the sides. So on we go...we have a long way...no hurry...just one step after the next...." www.kurtvon.com

10-06-2011, 11:45 AM	#3
mudrat Resident Slide Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ADK Mountains Posts: 137	Nice pics! Love the colors. Phil from adirondack explorer climbed along the left-hand side. He was pensive at a few points, but took stayed on the rock for its entire run up the falls. He makes some good points about climbing it here: http://adirondackexplorer.org/out-ta...ountain-slide/ . __________________ May you always be a student of the journey. God Bless. https://www.adirondackmountaineering...nthergorgebook

10-06-2011, 07:27 PM	#4
Buckshot Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 268	nice! how long is the hike to the slide? i might head up there myself on saturday. __________________ High Peaks: 14/46 NPT 2011

10-07-2011, 08:49 AM	#8
Rusty and the Maniac Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plattsburgh Posts: 486	Nice report. I really like the pics of the food and the floodwood bridge! I'm betting that slide is gonna be real popular year round. __________________ "Ahh! The old fishing hole... so peaceful and relaxing. Doesn't even matter if I catch a single fish -- ah! Come on you stupid fish, take the bait! Don't make me come down there!" -Homer Simpson

10-07-2011, 02:01 PM	#9
KurtVon Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 148	thanks for the photo comments!! I'm sure the slide will get some good use but hopefully people are careful on the waterfall section as it can be a bit tricky! __________________ "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It’s the sides of the mountain which sustain life, not the top. Here’s where things grow. But of course, without the top you can’t have any sides. It’s the top that defines the sides. So on we go...we have a long way...no hurry...just one step after the next...." www.kurtvon.com

10-05-2011, 12:35 PM	#2
shiraz627 Gary Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CT Posts: 226	Thanks for the trip report and the nice pics!

10-07-2011, 12:27 AM	#5
Judgeh Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,291	Great hike. Great photography.

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