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Paddle - Ledge Pond
Ledge Pond is a beautiful remote head water pond located at the western boundary of the St. Regis Canoe Area, accessible via Long and Pink ponds. This outing requires 2 moderate/strenuous carries, totaling 3/4 mile each way. Registrants must be able to carry their canoe/kayak themselves over tricky terrain. Following the initial (easy) carry into Long Pond, it’s a rather short paddle to Pink Pond and the narrow waterway at the far end that continues part of the way to Ledge Pond. The final segment is a slight uphill trail 1/2 mile carry (over a narrow and semi-rugged trail, ending at Ledge Pond. There are beautiful ledges and untouched shores to observe from the water; it's a true paddlers delight. While the total distance to/from Ledge Pond is relatively short, finding and navigating the trail route to Ledge can be tricky, as navigability from Pink Pond into Ledge may depend on the water level, time of year and/or beaver activity in the area. This may require carrying over one or more beaver dams and m…
Hosted By: North Woods Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Bobby Birmingham. Leader Email: montclairbobbyb@gmail.com. Mileage: 2.5 miles ea way (1.75 mi paddle; .75 mi carry). Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center -
Route 86
Saranac Lake, NY. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 833-NYS-RANGERS.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
St Regis Canoe Area; beginning at Long Pond Access Area, Floodwood Rd.
Pine Pond - Wanika Falls-NPT Traverse
This hike begins at the Pine Pond Trailhead to Wanika Falls, returning via the Northville Placid Trail.
Please email leader to sign up for this outing.
Limit 12.
Hosted By: North Woods Chapter. Region: Adirondacks. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Kari Sharry. Leader Email: ADKNWOUTINGS@gmail.com. Mileage: 9.7 Miles. Elevation Gain: <1000ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center
2233 State Route 86
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
518-891-4141. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 911.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Big Slide
From the Garden parking lot in Keene our trail begins by climbing to a series of prominences along the ridge leading to the Brothers at 1.5, 1.9 and 2.6 miles. Each offers spectacular views of the Great Range. From the Third Brother our 1.1 mile easy to moderate trail takes us to a junction with the Slide Brook Trail. From there the final 0.2 mile climb to Big Slide’s summit is steep but fairly short. From the summit we’ll get an amazing open view of Giant, the Great Range, distant Dix, Marcy, Algonquin, and more. Be prepared for some short steep rock scrambles that will require balance and dexterity.
Hosted By: North Woods Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Dave Harvey. Leader Email: davewharvey1@gmail.com. Mileage: 7.8 miles. Elevation Gain: 2800 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Health
2233 State Route 86
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
518-897-2557. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: DEC Region 5, 518-897-1200.
Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Garden Trailhead.
Hike - Ancient Oak Trail
This 2.5-mile out-and-back trail is near Willsboro, New York and is generally considered an easy,
route. This trail takes hikers through a small patch of forest, then through a picturesque field,
along wetlands and a small pond. It then enters into a diverse forest with several ancient oak,
trees and unexpected rock outcrops. We will also follow the nearby Noblewood Park Trail toLake Champlain.
3.5 miles Level C Limit 12 participants.
Hosted By: North Woods Chapter. Region: Other. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Carol Edmonds. Leader Email: adknwoutings@gmail.com. Mileage: 3.5 round trip. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Elizabethtown Community Hospital
75 Park Street
Elizabethtown, NY
518-873-6377.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Champlain Valley.