Canoeing & Kayaking
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The Adirondacks contain more than 3,000 lakes and ponds and 6,000 miles of rivers and streams of varying river classes. Paddling ranges from rolling Hudson River whitewater rafting to glassy ponds where deer stop to drink; from a short circuit around a scenic lake to a multi-day river and lake camping trip.
Adirondack Canoe & Kayak Maps
With so much water to explore you won't know where to start your paddling adventure. Download our FREE Adirondack Waterways Guide with the best paddling routes in the Adirondacks. This guide offers maps, descriptions of the waterway, camping opportunities, scenery along the routes and more. Our interactive map of Adirondack waterways will also help you search for paddling trips within the Adirondack region. We feature an online trip planner to help map out your paddling adventure - from Adirondack campgrounds along the waterway to more luxurious accommodations and dining at the end of your journey. The online canoe map is not meant to be used for navigation. Visit our list of canoe & kayak books for detailed navigation maps.
Many authors have also written books showcasing the amazing paddling offered in the Adirondack Mountain. Many of these canoe books and maps are available in local Adirondack shops or can be purchased on Amazon.com.
Featured Adirondack Canoe & Kayak Trips:
"Paddling a Gentle River" by Tom Woodman - Explore the West branch of the Sacandaga River through the Silver Lake Wilderness
"Idyll on Schuyler Island" by Brian Mann - A short 1/2 mile open water paddle to Schuyler Island on Lake Champlain
"Let the Good Times Flow" by Phil Brown - Paddle Deer River Flow, a 9 mile round-trip route in the Northern Adirondacks
Surprise capsize?No worries. Even when submerged, your GORE-TEX® kayaking and paddlesports gear remains durably waterproof and breathable. It's also totally windproof, so you stay warmer on the water.
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