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Adirondack
Canoe and Kayak Trips 

Guided or Self-Guided

Osgood River

TRIP CATEGORIES

SELF-GUIDED

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Explore our beautiful local waterways at your leisure.  We can help you select the perfect trip.  We'll provide the equipment, transport, maps, advice - whatever you need.  Create your own adventure!

GUIDED

Go deeper with a guided experience.  Our friendly, licensed guides will handle everything from trip planning to boat handling to navigation.  Enjoy personalized service with insights, tips and photos along the way.    

SCHEDULED

Pre-scheduled, regular trips or specialized, one-time events.  Our Tuesday Night Kayak Tour is a customer favorite.  Every Tuesday 6-8pm through the summer.  $80 per person. 

JUST RENTALS

If you just need boats, boards or camping equipment you can just rent what you need and return when you're done.  We provide tie-down equipment and advice.

HOW IT WORKS

1

Choose a trip or reach out to us and we can advise you on the perfect choice.

2

Contact us to book.  We'll send you a confirmation via email.

3

Come to our store.  You'll follow us out to your destination in your car.

4

Call us when you're done and we'll come and get the boats.  No need to wait.

CANOE & KAYAK TRIPS

GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED

ALL OUR TRIPS INCLUDE PFD's, PADDLES, MAP & TRANSPORT

Kayakers paddling on Lake Flower with Adirondack mountain views, Saranac Lake NY

Lake Flower to Oseetah Lake

4 miles

Short (< 3 hours)

Paddle out from our store and enjoy mountain views right from the start. We'll have you on the water in minutes - no transport needed.

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$50

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Kayaks on Stoney Creek heading toward the Raquette River, Adirondacks NY

Stoney Creek to Axton Landing

3 miles

Short (< 3 hours)

Take an easy cruise down beautiful Stoney Creek before merging into the Raquette River and finishing up at Axton Landing. A customer favorite.

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$180

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Pack canoes paddling on the Osgood River, Adirondack wilderness NY

Osgood Pond & River

10 miles

Medium (3-5 hours)

Start in a quiet pond then cruise through narrow channels into the open waters of Osgood Pond before venturing down the beautiful Osgood River.

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$190

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Kayaker on Stoney Creek passing through forested Adirondack landscape, NY

Stoney Creek to Crusher

11 miles

Long (5+ hours)

Enjoy the best that the Raquette River Watershed area has to offer. A truly memorable trip through ponds, a creek and down the Raquette River.

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$180

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Canoe on calm, clear waters of Little Clear Pond, quiet Adirondack paddle NY

Little Clear Pond

3 miles

Short (< 3 hours)

A quiet, scenic pond with no motorized boats and wildlife viewing possibilities.

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$190

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Kayaker on remote Long Pond with Long Mountain rising in the background, Adirondacks NY

Long Pond Paddle & Hike

10 miles

Long (5+ hours)

Combine a scenic paddle on a remote pond with a short hike to the summit of Long Mountain.

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$245

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Kayakers exploring islands on Lower Saranac Lake with mountain views, Adirondacks NY

Second Pond to Ampersand Bay

4 miles

Short (< 3 hours)

Paddle into Lower Saranac Lake and explore the scenic islands. Once you're ready, continue on towards Ampersand Bay, enjoying mountain views along the way.

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$105

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Canoe paddling South Creek with panoramic Adirondack views and sandy beaches, NY

South Creek to Second Pond

8 miles

Medium (3-5 hours)

A classic paddle that has it all from creeks, panoramic views, beaches, islands and even a river with locks to navigate.

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$135

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Canoe on a quiet backcountry pond on the Follensby Loop carry route, Adirondacks NY

Follensby Loop

9 miles

Medium (3-5 hours)

Explore small, scenic ponds connected via well established carries, Best experienced in lightweight boats.

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$215

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Kayaker drifting down the Saranac River with Adirondack mountain views, NY

Saranac River to McCasland Bridge

7 miles

Short (< 3 hours)

Go with the flow down the Saranac River taking in the mountain views along the way.

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$95

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Canoeist paddling the Adirondack Canoe Classic 90 Miler race route, Raquette River NY

90 Miler Day 3 route

22 miles

Long (5+ hours)

Test yourself by paddling the last section of the Adirondack Canoe Classic race (90 Miler). Not for the faint of heart!

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$150

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Kayakers enjoying the view from Bluff Island on Lower Saranac Lake, Adirondacks NY

Second Pond to Bluff Island

4 miles

Short (< 3 hours)

An easy paddle to Bluff Island where you can take the short hike to the top of the cliff for amazing views. Explore the surrounding islands before returning at your leisure.

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$110

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Kayaker on the Saranac River, Adirondacks NY

Second Pond to Lake Flower

6 miles

Short (< 3 hours)

Paddle down the Saranac River to the Lower Locks. Once through, enjoy the open views of Oseetah Lake and return to our store on Lake Flower.

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$80

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Paddler portaging a canoe on the historic Seven Carries route, Adirondacks NY

Seven Carries

9 miles

Long (5+ hours)

This historic paddling route traverses scenic lakes and quiet ponds all connected via well established carries. A guide can be particularly useful on this unforgettable trip.

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$205

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Canoeist paddling upstream toward scenic Raquette Falls, Adirondacks NY

Axton Landing to Raquette Falls

13 miles

Long (5+ hours)

Paddle up the river to scenic Raquette Falls before cruising gently back with the current.

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$190

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Pack canoe on a remote pond in the St Regis Canoe Area, backcountry Adirondacks NY

Nine Carries

15 miles

Long (5+ hours)

Step up the adventure level and explore the more remote corners of the St Regis Canoe Area. Best enjoyed over 2 or 3 days.

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$215

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Margeaux K

These outfitters are the best! Every dealing was professional and very organized, good equipment--right on time, etc... The people are great, fun, knowledgable, safety-minded. I was individually guided on the absolute most gorgeous trip, with the perfect guide.  I can't say enough good things about the whole experience.

Frequently asked questions

Reach out with further questions or to book...

Call us at 518-891-7450 or email info@adirondackoutfitters.com

Please note:​

  • Full payment must be made before a trip or rental can proceed

  • NY Sales Tax (8%) and a 3% booking fee will be added additionally to the prices shown

  • We ask that you please look after our equipment.  You are responsible for any damage.

  • Each participant must complete a waiver and agree to our booking policy before a rental or trip can proceed.​​

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