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Northern Forest Canoe Trail

Paddling Film Fest, ‘Round the Mountain Race in Saranac Lake

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Northern Forest Canoe TrailThe Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and its partners have announced a film festival and a race in Saranac Lake on May 12th and 13th.

On Friday, May 12th, the NFCT will team up with NRS and Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters to present the 18th annual World Tour Paddling Film Festival in the auditorium of the Harrietstown Town Hall in Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks. The following day, the NFCT will welcome competitors to take part in the annual ‘Round the Mountain Canoe and Kayak Race. [Read more…] about Paddling Film Fest, ‘Round the Mountain Race in Saranac Lake

Long Lake Long Boat Regatta Set For Saturday

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Long Lake Long Boat RegattaThe Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will close out the 2022 Adirondack race series by partnering with Long Lake Recreation and Tourism to host the Long Lake Long Boat Regatta, which features several events: the North American Voyageur Canoe Championships, the Adirondack Kayak Championship, and the Northeastern College Cup race for co-ed (two male & two female) C-4 Stock teams. [Read more…] about Long Lake Long Boat Regatta Set For Saturday

Franklin, Union Falls Ponds Projects Enhance Access

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Franklin, Union Falls Ponds NFCT Trail Access CrewThe Northern Forest Canoe Trail has completed a series of stewardship projects that improve access to Franklin Falls Pond (also known as Franklin Falls Flow) and Union Falls Pond (also known as Union Falls Flow) and mitigate negative environmental impacts to both water bodies. [Read more…] about Franklin, Union Falls Ponds Projects Enhance Access

Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race Set For May 14th

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Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak RaceThe 2022 ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race takes place annually on the second Saturday of May in Saranac Lake — the unofficial kickoff event of the Adirondack paddling season. This year’s race will be held on Saturday, May 14th. [Read more…] about Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race Set For May 14th

Registration for 90-Miler Paddle Race Is Open

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Adirondack Canoe ClassicRegistration is now open for the 2021 Adirondack Canoe Classic — known as the 90-Miler — an Adirondack tradition dating back over three decades. The annual event, which takes place from September 10th through 12th, takes paddlers from Old Forge to Saranac Lake, the first 90 miles of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. [Read more…] about Registration for 90-Miler Paddle Race Is Open