This was a roughly 100 mile loop through the Adirondacks in New York, the centerpiece of which was the class III whitewater of the Hudson River Gorge. It also included the Cedar River, a worthwhile destination by itself, and a variety of established and unmaintained trails.

This is a 19 minute feature length video, so it may not be for everyone, but it does a pretty good job of showing what one of my typical trips looks like these days in all of its glory and idiocy. Because this is a new medium for me, I’d appreciate any constructive comments.

Best,
Ike

https://ikesodyssey.com/2024/11/09/packrafting-the-adirondacks-the-cedar-river-hudson-river-loop/

The Route

Parking at the hiker lot just north of the Indian Lake Boat Ramp and Lewey Lake Campground on Route 30.

Segment 1: Hike Sucker Brook Trail to Height of Ground. Continue along Colvin Brook to Carry Lean To (8.5 miles).

Segment 2: Paddle the Cedar River from the Carry Lean To, through the Cedar River Flow, and all the way to its confluence with the Hudson River (32 miles)

Segment 3: Paddle the Hudson River through the gorge to the town of North Creek (19 miles)

Segment 4: Hike the Raymond Brook Ski Trail, Botheration Pond Trail, East Branch Sacandaga Trail, Puffer Pond Brook Trail, Round Pond Trail, and Wakely Brook Trail. These trails have been incorporated into the growing North Country Trail system in New York. Follow the Kunjamuk Long Pond Trail to Long Pond. Take the John Mack Pond Trail to Johnny Mack Landing on Indian Lake (26 miles)

Segment 5: Paddle Indian Lake back to car (3.5 miles)