In which this leg ends Union Falls Pond to Baker’s Acres That’s right you read correctly, this was my last day on the trail for this stretch! But not to worry it isn’t the real ending. There’s still lots of summer left and as I said from the outset I meant to do this overContinue reading “Chapter 8”
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Chapter 7
Saranac Village to Union Falls Pond As promised the morning was slow going. I set my alarm for 8 am and took my time packing and getting dressed. The forecast had been for rain all day so that wasn’t exactly motivating either. But around 9:30, I was in the boat. I went to end ofContinue reading “Chapter 7”
Chapter 6
Stoney Creek to Saranac Village Another solid day although I’m pretty beat at the end here. The Stoney Brook section requires paddling up stream away from the Raquette River. The name Stoney Brook is a huge misnomer, I didn’t see a single stone, just winding marshy river. It was more work than I wanted forContinue reading “Chapter 6”
Chapter 5
Long Lake to Stoney Brook Wow what day! I was so wiped yesterday and this morning so I intended to take it easy on myself so I didn’t burn out. And I did! But I still made it to Stoney Creek my intended goal! After writing and posting my previous post. I dragged myself outContinue reading “Chapter 5”
Chapter 1
The Plan As I mention in my last post, I’m more of a weekend warrior than the constant adventurer, no stranger to some sort of outdoor excursion, but not always the most prepared. So few years ago, my cousin hiked the AT (and later the PCT too), and he asked that I join him forContinue reading “Chapter 1”
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