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St. Regis Chain Lakes Paddle, Paul Smiths. Alternate (rain) date Tuesday, May 19
Paddle through 3 lakes connected by the St. Regis River in Paul Smiths, NY. The trip will start at the parking lot at Keese Mills, travel to Lower St. Regis Lake, Spitfire Lake and Upper St. Regis Lake. The lakes are lined with gigantic “Summer Camps” of the well to do, many built in the early 1900s. There are also several bays to explore along the way before tracing our paddle to return.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Tom Meyering. Leader Email: Remy12603@gmail.com. Mileage: 12 rt mile. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: . Paul Smith’s College Urgent Care 7777 NY rt 30 Paul Smiths, 518.327.6000.
Monday, May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
10:00 AM meet at the parking lot at Keese Mills, Keese Mill Road, Paul Smiths. The parking lot is approximately 2.5 miles west of the intersection of Keese Mill Road, Route 30 and Route 86.
Spring Bird Walk -- Up Yonda Farm & Environmental Education Center (Bolton Landing)
Spring is in the air! May is a great time to hear and see native and migratory birds in the Adirondacks. Perhaps you have spotted them already in your neighborhood. This will be an easy morning walk of about two miles on flat and sloping terrain in a 75-acre nature preserve that is an e-bird hot spot. We hope to see warblers, flycatchers, thrushes and tanagers. We will stop often and record the bird species identified. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Miok Salz. Leader Email: miokls@aol.com. Mileage: 2 rt mile. Elevation Gain: flat. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Hudson Headwaters Bolton Landing, 11 Cross St. Bolton Landing 518.644.9471.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Meet at 8:00 am at Northway Exit 24 parking lot or at 8:15 at Up Yonda Farm, 5239 Lake Shore Dr. Bolton Landing. There is a $5.00 per car admission fee, so we will carpool at Exit 24 lot.
Hurricane Mountain Hike, Keene
This hike is one of the best “not a High Peaks” hike, with about 2000’ of elevation gain. There is a rock summit, which affords 360-degree views of the High Peaks. It also has a fire tower, which, if open, allows for additional panoramic views. The hike starts with a steady climb. It levels out a bit before climbing again for the last third.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Lynn Butterworth. Leader Email: tlynnbutterworth@gmail.com. Mileage: 6.5 rt mile. Elevation Gain: 2000'. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Mountain Health Center State Rt. 73 Keene 518.576.9771.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
10:00 AM at Hurricane Mtn trailhead- SOUTHERN APPROACH. Take NYS Northway exit 30 toward Keene Valley. Turn left onto Rt. 9 N then slight left
onto Rt. 73 W. In 11 miles, turn right onto Rt. 9 N and proceed 3.5 miles to the trailhead roadside parking are.
Joe Indian Pond paddle, Colton
The Pond is surrounded by private land. A CRC member has a cottage on the pond and is ‘hosting’ this paddle. (Our host offers a double kayak for those interested.).
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: walt nelson. Leader Email: wnn1cornell@gmail.com. Mileage: 4 rt mile. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Canton-Potsdam Hospital, 50 Leroy st. Potsdam 13676, 315.265.3300.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rt. 3 west from Tupper Lake ~15 miles, Right (north) on Rt. 56 @ Sevey’s Corner, ~16 miles, right @ sign to Joe Indian Pond (Stark Rd.) proceed ~5 miles on Stark Rd. (it becomes Whitehall Rd.). We will meet there @10AM and proceed with ‘guide’ to launch.
Paddle Amy's Park Pond and wetlands, North Bolton
begin at the designated Amy's Park launch, accessed from the main parking lot. We will head north to explore the pond first. Then we will turn southward to paddle the outlet and wetlands. The 1-2 carries will be short, so we can assist one another with those.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Meredith Todd. Leader Email: meredith36ny@yahoo.com. Mileage: 4 rt mile. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Hudson Headwaters Bolton Landing, 11 Cross St. Bolton Landing 518.644.9471.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Southern lot of the two Amy's Park lots on Padanarum Rd at 9:30 AM,
Directions: From Northway exit 24, drive 3.4 east on County Rd 11 and turn left onto North Bolton Rd, just before the stoplight. Bear right at 1.6 miles onto Padanarum Rd. After another.
Paddle, Crane Pond, Pharaoh Wilderness
We will carry our boats from the Crane Pond parking lot to Alder Pond (.9 miles). Then paddle across Alder Pond and take out at its head. From there we will carry to Crane Pond (100 yards), paddle to its head and return via the same route.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Alex Paul. Leader Email: alex.paul954@yahoo.com. Mileage: na. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Schroon Lake Health Center (518-532-7120), 24 Fairfield Ave, Schroon Lake.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
9:00 a.m. at the Crane Pond Parking lot. From Schroon Lake take Alder Meadow Rd. east to junction with Crane Pond Rd. Bear left on Crane Pond Rd. and go to the parking lot at the end.
Cycle from The HUB in Brant Lake
This ride will start at the HUB in Brant Lake and take Beaver Pond Road to the hamlet of Adirondack on Schroon Lake. Beaver Pond Road has a climb, but it's a quiet scenic back road (in rough shape in some parts). Total elevation gain is around 860 feet. The route can be viewed here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53995205.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Cycling. Trip rating: B. Leader: Tracey Donaldson. Leader Email: traceydonaldson0710@gmail.com. Mileage: 25. Elevation Gain: 860'. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Hudson Headwaters, 3767 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885, 518-623-2844.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
9:30 a.m. at The HUB in Brant Lake.
For more info visit ridewithgps.com. Hike, Poke-O-Moonshine (Observers Path), Willsboro
This hike passes through beautiful forestland. It starts with a stream crossing then proceeds up at a steady climb. About halfway to the top, we pass a beaver pond. A quarter of a mile from the summit, we intersect the Ranger Trail, turning left to get to the summit. There are prominent cliffs seen from the Northway as well as from peering over the edge of the summit. The hike offers excellent views of Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT, and some of the High Peaks. Additionally, a fire tower, if open, offers spectacular, 360-degree views. We will have a snack or lunch at the top.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Lynn Butterworth. Leader Email: rendiandbutter@gmail.com. Mileage: 5.5. Elevation Gain: 1500'. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Elizabethtown Community Hospital, 39 Farrell Rd, Willsboro, NY 12996, (518) 963-4275.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Poke-O-Moonshine trailhead Rt. 9N. Northway exit 32 toward Lewis/Willsboro. Left onto Stowersville Rd. 1.7 miles and right onto Rt 9N. 9 miles to trailhead on the left side of the road. This is the Observer’s Path trailhead, NOT the Ranger Trail.
Paddle Follensby Clear, Pollywog, Little Pollywog, Horseshoe Ponds
St. Regis Canoe area offers a remote paddle. There are four short carries between the four ponds. We will cross each and return to the launch.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Walt Nelson. Leader Email: wnn1cornell@gmail.com. Mileage: <12 mi paddle w/ <1 mi portage. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: AMC Saranac Lake, 2233 NY-86 Saranac Lake, 518.891.4141. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: DEC Region 5, 518-897-1200.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
10 AM ready to launch from the Follensby Clear Pond boat launch on Route 30. The launch is on the left ~12 miles from Tupper Lake on Rt. 30, (past Fish Creek campground).
CRC pot luck
Please bring a main dish, appetizer, or dessert to share. We will have a grill if you would like to grill something for yourself. We hope to hold the potluck on our beach so there will be no electricity. (You will have access to our house if electricity is needed) Please bring your own utensils, plates and beverages. Also bring a chair and bathing suit. There is a port a potty.
Bonnie Bell Farm Rd. is off rt. 9 on the west side of Loon Lake. From exit 25 drive west on rt 8/ rt 9, turn right onto rt. 9 at OP Fredericks and go about a mile and turn right at a gate to our beach. You can drive down. We will have a sign up. From exit 26 drive south on rt. 9. Bonnie Bell Farm Rd. will be about a mile on the right, and the beach will be on the left. From North Creek drive East on Rt. 8, then go left on to Rt. 9 at OP’s. (If the weather is not cooperative, we will have the potluck at our house. To get to our house drive up Bonnie Bell Farm Rd. and take a left after the barn. Bear right at the sign for 25. (The…
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Event Type: Meetings. Events. Leader Email: mdksshea@sol.com.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
25 Bonnie Bell Farm Rd. Loon Lake, Chestertown.
Meeting & CRC Potluck
Please bring a main dish, appetizer, or dessert to share. We will have a grill if you would like to grill something for yourself. We hope to hold the potluck on our beach so there will be no electricity. (You will have access to our house if electricity is needed) Please bring your own utensils, plates and beverages. Also bring a chair and bathing suit. There is a port a potty.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Event Type: Meetings. Social. Leader Email: mdksshea@sol.com.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Bonnie Bell Farm Rd. is off rt. 9 on the west side of Loon Lake. From exit 25 drive west on rt 8/ rt 9, turn right onto rt. 9 at The Loon Restaurant & Tavern and go about a mile and turn right at a gate/sign to our beach. You can drive down.
Paddle Nicks Lake, Old Forge
Enjoy a scenic paddle on Nicks Lake surrounded by state land and beautiful undeveloped shoreline. The state campground is hardly visible with the exception of a large sandy swimming beach. Behind a scenic footbridge is a small bay and inlet with small beaver channels to explore. There is a sandy section of shoreline opposite the boat launch where paddlers can take a break, stretch legs and have a snack at the mid-point of this outing. Paddlers will meet and unload their watercraft at the state campground boat launch at 9:30 AM - ready to paddle at 10:00 AM. This will be a 2.5-hour paddle.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jocelen Pearson. Leader Email: jocelenpearson@verizon.net. Mileage: na. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: MVHS Medical Group – Town of Webb Medical Office, 114 S Shore Rd (315-369-6619).
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Meet at 9:30 AM at Nicks Lake Campground. A day use fee will be charged at the entrance. Proceed to the boat launch near the swimming beach. Ready to paddle at 10:00 AM.
Paddle, Lake Abanakee, Indian Lake
Approximately four miles in length and one-half mile wide, the Lake has shallow depths and irregular shoreline provide great nesting for osprey, eagles and other birds. We will start at the boat launch just north of the Indian Lake Public Beach on Chain Lakes Road and paddle south down the length of the lake, exploring the many quiet coves along the way.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Matt Dunn. Leader Email: matt@mdunncpa.com. Mileage: approx. 8 mi. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Indian Lake Health Center (518-648-5707), 6356 State Route 30, Indian Lake.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
at the boat launch on Chain Lakes Road. Chain Lakes Rd 1.3 miles east of Indian Lake on Rte 28. Turn north onto Chain Lakes Road and proceed a half mile to the Indian Lake Public Beach. Go another 500 yards and the dirt parking lot will be on your left.
Bike Trip to Great Camp Santanoni, Newcomb
10 miles round trip on a well-maintained, rolling dirt road to a restored late 19th century Great Camp on Newcomb Lake. One long hill. Mountain or hybrid bike required (no e-bikes). .
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Cycling. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Rich Salz. Leader Email: richsalz10@gmail.com. Mileage: 10. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Newcomb Health Center (518-582-2991) at 4 Santanoni Dr, Newcomb. Emergencies: 518.582.2107.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
10:00 am at Santanoni Parking Lot, Route 28 N, Newcomb.
Paddle, Indian Carry to Bartlett Carry, Middle Saranac Lake
After launching from Indian Carry, the paddle enters Middle Saranac Lake. We will follow the eastern shore to Bartlett Carry and return with time exploring the southern end of Middle Saranac Lake.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Walt Nelson. Leader Email: wnn1cornell@gmail.com. Mileage: na. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: AMC Saranac Lake, 2233 NY-86 Saranac Lake, 518.891.4141.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
10AM at Indian Carry, ready to paddle. Indian Carry Road is 8.5 miles east/north of Tupper Lake and 13 miles south/west, both on Rte. 30.
Hike, Sleeping Beauty Mtn/Bumps Pond loop, Fort Ann
Sleeping Beauty Mtn is on the ridge of mountains above the east shore of Lake George. We will hike north from Dacy Clearing to Bumps Pond, taking a left at the first trail junction to traverse the loop counterclockwise. We will summit SB Mtn on the return, south towards Dacy Clearing. There is a fabulous view of the Lake George region from the summit and ledges of Sleeping Beauty. The hiking distance will be approximately 5.6 miles, with 1053' of elevation gain.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Meredith Todd. Leader Email: meredith36ny@yahoo.com. Mileage: 6. Elevation Gain: 1053'. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801, (518) 926-1000.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
NY Rt 149 heading east, turn left onto Buttermilk Falls Rd, 1.6 miles past the junction of NY Rt 9L. At 3.2 miles, bear left slightly onto Sly Pond Rd. After another 2+ miles, the road name will change again to Shelving Rock Rd. 6.2 miles from Rt 149.
Paddle, Lens Lake, Stony Creek
Lens Lake offers a peaceful and scenic paddling experience on a largely undeveloped and pristine body of water. The lake is unique in its rich diversity of floating bog mats and plant life including pitcher plants, sun dews, cranberries and cottongrass. The narrow channels that wind through the bogs create an immersive experience allowing you to get up close to one of the richest plant habitats in the Adirondacks. It’s also part of the Town of Corinth’s Home - ADK Gateway 8 Challenge.
Hosted By: Cold River Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C. Leader: Anne or Jim Waring. Leader Email: annewaring1011@gmail.com. Mileage: approx. 7 mi. Elevation Gain: na. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Hudson Headwaters, 3767 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885, 518-623-2844.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Lens Lake Boat Launch. From Stony Creek, turn by the Stony Creek Inn onto Roaring Brook Road. Go 3.4 miles and turn left onto Lens Lake Road. Travel 1.7 miles on Lens Lake Road. After Fisher Road, take the next right onto Lake Avenue.