Cedar River Flow
This remote wilderness lake is tucked in the mountains far from the main road. Campsites are located by the outlet dam and along the varied shoreline of dense woods. A paddle up the inlet will reveal several more secluded sites and a lean-to. For an interesting side trip, drive the 40-mile, seasonal dirt road traversing the Moose River Plains to Inlet.
Sacandaga Lake Area
Two large headwater lakes are connected by a short navigable channel. From Sacandaga Lake, you can paddle up to Mud Lake or carry to beautiful Fawn Lake, which is surrounded by state land and has several good campsites.
Piseco Lake Area
Piseco Lake offers some interesting side trips, such as a paddle up Fall Stream to Fall Lake. Only two miles further upstream, and several beaver dams later, is the remote Vly Lake. Big Bay to the south and its outlet provide access to Spy Lake, which can be reached by paddling up its 0.8-mile outlet. This beautiful, seldom-visited lake is almost entirely surrounded by state land.
Indian Lake
This 14-mile waterway is just one of the many lakes in the Adirondacks where you can enjoy island camping. Sites are also located on sheltered bays of the lake. Snowy Mountain's rugged cliffs stand out above the western shore. The view from Baldface is worth the short 1.25-mile hike that starts from the lake in Norman's Cove.
Jessup River
A nice side trip while in the Indian Lake area, this small meandering stream is an interesting four-mile cruise that may involve lifting over log jams or beaver dams. It is best canoed at higher water levels in the spring. There's a picnic area and short trail to a waterfall just prior to entering Indian Lake.
Kunjamuk Creek
A round-trip of seven miles along this winding river may require more time than you think. Paddling up to your turn-around point at Elm Lake requires lifting over several beaver dams. The first four miles of the Sacandaga River can be incorporated into this trip. It is a beautiful stillwater channel that you can paddle in either direction.
Sacandaga River
Start your trip below the three impassable waterfalls that can be viewed from Route 30. The next 13 miles are an exciting slalom of nearly continuous, fast whitewater with up to Class III rapids.
Lake Algonquin appears four miles into the run. After a carry around the outlet dam, the race resumes. The route is best done at high water levels.
Lower West Branch Sacandaga River
At the right water levels, this can be an exciting eight mile run with up to Class III rapids. Spring is the best time for attempting this steep, gradient of 55 feet per mile.
Upper West Branch Sacandaga River
This Class I flatwater can be paddled in either direction, making for a nice round-trip. Both Chubb and Trout Lake have navigable outlets and are worthy side trips. Below this point, the river drops rapidly through a remote gorge with two impassable waterfalls.
from Away.com
