PeterB Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) This will be a repeat of two successful autumn trips to Lake George in 2016 and 2017. The goal will be to paddle and explore the islands in the middle of the lake amidst peak autumn foliage, camp at one of the many island campsites (uninhabited at this time of year), and hike to some peaks and ledges overlooking the lake, in the area of the Lake George Narrows, the Mother Bunch Islands , or on the shores of Tongue Mountain. Lake George is 32 miles long and @ 2 mies wide, and the middle third of the lake is mostly uninhabited and within Adirondack Park. Launch midday Friday October 18: return to the put-in midday Sunday October 20. The put-in will be from a small village and marina on the remote Eastern side of the Lake. From here there is great access to the lake’s best spots to explore: The Mother Bunch and Narrows Island groups, Paradise and Red Rock Bay , and hiking trail heads to Tongue Mountain and Shelving Rock. This put-in is a three hour drive from Concord NH area. Camping options are innumerable, as the islands have many campsites , uninhabited after Columbus Day so we'll have the choice of dozens of islands to ourselves. The campsites are well developed with picnic tables, firepits, and privy’s. This will be about an L3 paddling trip: Mileage per day is flexible, probably 12 miles or fewer. Paddling will be moderate, ambling and relaxed, focused on exploration and stops to explore and walk on foot We will likely tour the Narrows Islands and stop to hike to an overlook, either on Tongue Mountain or Shelving Rock. The main requirement for this trip is to be equipped for autumn camping: being able to stay warm and dry in cold wet weather. (suitable tent, sleeping bag, shelter, and cold/wet weather clothing and outerwear, dry set of clothes while not paddling) Weather might just be Indian summer, but also might be wet, raw and cold. Drysuits are highly recommended , as staying warm and dry while off the water will be required. We can get off the water at any time quickly, no tides or currents, but wind waves can be significant, especially at the middle of the day. Water temperatures will be in the 50's, air temps anywhere from mid-40's to 60's or even higher. If you are interested , please RSVP (I’m going) in the October 18 calendar listing for this event. Contact PeterB by PM on the message board if you have questions. We will plan trip details by group PM . Edited June 20, 2019 by PeterB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terese pawletko Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I'm interested...will look for when it is uploaded to the calendar. THANKS SOOO MUCH for organizing these amazing paddling weekends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmrand Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Definitely interested. Have never been to Lake George. Thanks for organizing. Romaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitt16 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I’ll be interested in joining you and paddling on Lake George. I live here at Lake George. Need any; suggestions then feel free to ask.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 Great to have local knowledge on this or any trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4runner Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Looking forward to it! I’ve never paddled Lake George l have RSVP’d on the calendar. Thanks- Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Foster-Moore Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 My wife and I are definitely planning to join the group. Looks terrific. Need details for exact location of put in spot. Thanks. Paul &Laurel Foster-Moore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I'm interested but might need some more info. Unfortunately, my 59yo knees, despite being able to ski bumps all day, don't really like hiking up and down hills so much any more. A few miles at a mellow pace with maybe a total 600-800' vert gain is all I'd be up for. Would the hikes exceed that? I think I have most of the requisite gear--- dry-suit, 3-season tent, sleeping bag, misc. camping stuff. I probably just need another dry bag or two to pack my stuff. -K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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