Above Cedar River Flow

Crash · 05-29-2019, 12:01 PM

I'm thinking of heading to Cedar River Flow this weekend and exploring the Cedar River beyond. I was hoping someone could help me out with some info:
1) How far past the Carry lean-to can you paddle upriver?
2) Is it worth dragging the kayak up the first couple of low spots?
3) Are there any campsites up there along the river beyond the Carry lean-to?
4) Where would I pick up the trail to Carry Pond. Several years back I was up there and could not spot any trail (from the water) in the area that the USGS topo map shows a 4WD road.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

dpc34 · 05-29-2019, 05:10 PM

is the road open yet ???

Schultzz · 05-29-2019, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dpc34

is the road open yet ???

Pay attention!

Zeebo · 05-29-2019, 05:58 PM

Was up there 5-10 years ago and tried to go beyond carry lean-to with canoe, basically just a dragging endeavor, didn't make it too far before deciding to just use trail to cedar lakes instead. It was august so this time of year might be different.

Justin · 05-29-2019, 06:33 PM

The old road crosses the river about midway up the long straight stretch just before the lean-to, and you really have to look to notice it, as the grass & weeds along the banks conceal it well.
Or you can access it via a short footpath that begins at the end of this little backwater, which is shortly after passing the campsite up on the knoll near the big oxbow as you head upstream...

Crash · 05-29-2019, 07:06 PM

Thanks Justin, I was thinking I might be hearing from you - you've helped me out so many times in the past!

stripperguy · 05-29-2019, 08:29 PM

Here's what it looks like 0.6 miles upstream from the Carry lean to

More photos from that same day trip here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ND4Z53e2GCKa5Wou6

Justin · 05-30-2019, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Thanks Justin, I was thinking I might be hearing from you - you've helped me out so many times in the past!

Anytime.

I’ve been wanting to get back to that area for a while now & explore further up the Little Squaw Brook valley. Carry Pond is a nice little secluded spot with a decent campsite set back off the shore a bit...

gorf184 · 06-21-2020, 11:17 AM

Wow, glad i stumbled across this information on a quick google search. My 15yo son is getting wild about brook trout fishing. I'm originally from Western NY but now live in CNY near Cortland (Homer), so I'm not a ton familiar with the "secret" spots of the Adirondacks. I was up on the flow years ago and did ok trolling wobblers and worms for a few brookies. He's quite adventurous and is looking to get a little more off the beaten path. Anyone know if Carry Pond holds fish? Also below the lean to I'm assuming is good fishable water? We both give honest attempts at fly fishing although not great at it. Any advice on the fishing in the area would be greatly appreciated!!! We're hoping to get up there end of this week. HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ANY FATHERS OUT THERE!!!

05-29-2019, 12:01 PM	#1
Crash Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 114	Above Cedar River Flow I'm thinking of heading to Cedar River Flow this weekend and exploring the Cedar River beyond. I was hoping someone could help me out with some info: 1) How far past the Carry lean-to can you paddle upriver? 2) Is it worth dragging the kayak up the first couple of low spots? 3) Are there any campsites up there along the river beyond the Carry lean-to? 4) Where would I pick up the trail to Carry Pond. Several years back I was up there and could not spot any trail (from the water) in the area that the USGS topo map shows a 4WD road. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

05-29-2019, 06:33 PM	#5
Justin Moving along Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,649	The old road crosses the river about midway up the long straight stretch just before the lean-to, and you really have to look to notice it, as the grass & weeds along the banks conceal it well. Or you can access it via a short footpath that begins at the end of this little backwater, which is shortly after passing the campsite up on the knoll near the big oxbow as you head upstream... Last edited by Justin; 05-29-2019 at 06:44 PM..

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05-29-2019, 05:10 PM	#2
dpc34 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 673	is the road open yet ???

05-29-2019, 05:58 PM	#4
Zeebo Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 15	Was up there 5-10 years ago and tried to go beyond carry lean-to with canoe, basically just a dragging endeavor, didn't make it too far before deciding to just use trail to cedar lakes instead. It was august so this time of year might be different.

05-29-2019, 07:06 PM	#6
Crash Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 114	Thanks Justin, I was thinking I might be hearing from you - you've helped me out so many times in the past!

05-29-2019, 08:29 PM	#7
stripperguy Hangin' by a thread Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 3,717	Here's what it looks like 0.6 miles upstream from the Carry lean to More photos from that same day trip here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ND4Z53e2GCKa5Wou6

06-21-2020, 11:17 AM	#9
gorf184 Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 3	Wow, glad i stumbled across this information on a quick google search. My 15yo son is getting wild about brook trout fishing. I'm originally from Western NY but now live in CNY near Cortland (Homer), so I'm not a ton familiar with the "secret" spots of the Adirondacks. I was up on the flow years ago and did ok trolling wobblers and worms for a few brookies. He's quite adventurous and is looking to get a little more off the beaten path. Anyone know if Carry Pond holds fish? Also below the lean to I'm assuming is good fishable water? We both give honest attempts at fly fishing although not great at it. Any advice on the fishing in the area would be greatly appreciated!!! We're hoping to get up there end of this week. HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ANY FATHERS OUT THERE!!!

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