Potsdam area recommendations

bioguide · 09-07-2020, 09:55 PM

My wife and I will be staying up in the Potsdam area for several days soon. We both have Spitfire PB canoes. I'm looking for any suggestions on some day trips to explore some flat water areas. We enjoy beaver dams... and an up and back trip. Perhaps someone could suggest a trip or two? I'm aware of the Grass, and Raquette River and Massawepie Lake but are there some other gems up in that area? We'd be willing to drive an ~hour from Potsdam as well. I know that really opens options up for paddling but having someone give suggestions on specific trips helps narrow down the guesswork.

Thanks for the consideration.

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Wldrns · 09-07-2020, 10:13 PM

From the Carry Falls Reservoir, find the Jordan River on the east side. Locate the old truck road to the north of the mouth, carry to the bridge for access to good paddleable water. You will encounter beaver dams. Get a copy of "Adirondack Canoe Waters: North Flow"
by Paul F. Jamieson for what you seek.

also "Adirondack Paddling: 60 Great Flatwater Adventures Paperback" by Phil Brown

and, no paddler should be without: "Adirondack Paddler's Guide: Finding Your Way By Canoe and Kayak" by Dave Cilley

bioguide · 09-07-2020, 10:56 PM

Thanks wldrns, I have those books well.

St.Regis · 09-08-2020, 07:41 AM

Look into Upper and Lower Lakes WMA
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9325.html

bioguide · 09-08-2020, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by St.Regis

Look into Upper and Lower Lakes WMA
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9325.html

Nice... I have my duck stamp too...

Keithk · 09-16-2020, 07:02 PM

All of the reservoirs along the raquette are nice. The smaller ones like five falls can be particularly appealing to paddlers.

mike7575 · 09-17-2020, 08:19 PM

Do any the reservoirs have primitive camping?

09-07-2020, 09:55 PM	#1
bioguide Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Niskayuna, NY Posts: 489	Potsdam area recommendations My wife and I will be staying up in the Potsdam area for several days soon. We both have Spitfire PB canoes. I'm looking for any suggestions on some day trips to explore some flat water areas. We enjoy beaver dams... and an up and back trip. Perhaps someone could suggest a trip or two? I'm aware of the Grass, and Raquette River and Massawepie Lake but are there some other gems up in that area? We'd be willing to drive an ~hour from Potsdam as well. I know that really opens options up for paddling but having someone give suggestions on specific trips helps narrow down the guesswork. Thanks for the consideration. Pic for attention. __________________ My YouTube channel

09-07-2020, 10:13 PM	#2
Wldrns Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Western Adirondacks Posts: 4,245	From the Carry Falls Reservoir, find the Jordan River on the east side. Locate the old truck road to the north of the mouth, carry to the bridge for access to good paddleable water. You will encounter beaver dams. Get a copy of "Adirondack Canoe Waters: North Flow" by Paul F. Jamieson for what you seek. also "Adirondack Paddling: 60 Great Flatwater Adventures Paperback" by Phil Brown and, no paddler should be without: "Adirondack Paddler's Guide: Finding Your Way By Canoe and Kayak" by Dave Cilley __________________ "Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth." -Walt Whitman

09-07-2020, 10:56 PM	#3
bioguide Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Niskayuna, NY Posts: 489	Thanks wldrns, I have those books well. __________________ My YouTube channel

09-16-2020, 07:02 PM	#6
Keithk Keith Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tupper Lake Posts: 262	All of the reservoirs along the raquette are nice. The smaller ones like five falls can be particularly appealing to paddlers. __________________ "In short, a land ethic changes the role of Homo Sapiens from conqueror of the land-community to plain member and citizen of it. It implies respect for his fellow-members, and also respect for the community as such." Aldo Leopold

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09-08-2020, 07:41 AM	#4
St.Regis Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,398	Look into Upper and Lower Lakes WMA https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9325.html

09-17-2020, 08:19 PM	#7
mike7575 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 43	Do any the reservoirs have primitive camping?

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