allow for easy escape should the need arise. There are
a variety of entry points if the conditions don't allow for
a run from John's Brook Lodge. A run of any length on
this creek will have paddlers grinning ear to ear as they
negotiate non-stop ledges and steep boulder rapids. Any
group that safely floats under the Route 73 bridge in the
heart of Keene Valley, signaling the completion of their
descent, is consumed by a feeling of euphoria; they have
just enjoyed one of the finest experiences Adirondack
whitewater paddling has to offer.
There is still a lot of exploration to be done in
the High Peaks, as well as in the rest of the Adirondack
Park. Paddlers who are unafraid to haul their boats long
distances or point to a drainage on a map and go see it
for themselves can find a number of never (or seldom)
paddled sections of river within the Blue Line.
Whether forging new territory or rediscovering
old classics, the Adirondack park has something to offer
any experienced, adventurous paddler. The United
State's largest land preserve holds a variety of paddling
opportunities almost as varied as the park itself. As
we sit here at the dawn of the 2013 paddling season,
open up a map or a guidebook, dream about your next
great paddling adventure, pour yourself a tall glass of
something, raise it up, and offer a "cheers" to a safe and
exciting season ahead. u
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