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Celebrate Paddling

Now all summer long!

Guide ADK is thrilled to participate in another epic year of Celebrate Paddling! This Saranac Lake-based paddling festival has grown considerably since its start in 2016. It has been our pleasure to be part of it for several years now—and we think this will be the best year yet!

This year, Celebrate Paddling activities will extend beyond the month of June to encompass summer-long series, a variety of special events, and, of course, tons of fun on the water. We hope you’ll join us for the events below!

Canoe to Brews

June 19, July 2, August 12, September 3

6:00pm — This is a FREE Community Paddle

We are fortunate to be surrounded by great paddling AND great local breweries! Meet for a quick paddle, then caravan to a local brewery to share a pint and chit chat about our favorite spots!

  • June 19 – 2nd Pond to Ampersand Bay | Bitters & Bones.
  • July 2 – Saranac River | RiverTrail Beerworks
  • August 12 – TBD
  • September 3 – Lake Flower | Bitters & Bones

Registration is not required, but RSVPs are encouraged.

Canoes & Coffee

June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, August 13 & 27, September 10 & 24

7:30am — This is a FREE Community Paddle

Start your day on the water! Bring your own boat—canoe, kayak, or SUP—or let us know if you need to share. We’ll provide Origin Coffee Co. coffee with milk & sugar, so bring a reusable mug! Tips for the coffee fairies are appreciated.

  • June 11 – Lake Flower
  • June 25 – Ampersand Bay
  • July 9 – Lake Colby
  • July 23 – Mirror Lake

Additional locations will be announced soon!

Registration is not required, but RSVPs are encouraged.

Full Moon Paddles

May 30, June 29, July 29, August 28

This is a FREE Community Paddle

Paddle with us under the moonlight!

  • May 30 – 8pm | Osgood Pond – CANCELLED due to weather
  • June 29 – TBD
  • July 29 – TBD
  • August 28 – TBD

We’re still finalizing the paddle locations, and the times will come once those are set. For now, save the date!

Registration is not required, but RSVPs are encouraged.

Femme Paddle Friday

June 12, July 10, August 14

6:00pm — This is a FREE Community Paddle

Ladies, let’s hit the water! This is a welcoming space for all people and all paddling abilities. Bring your own boat—canoe, kayak, or SUP—or let us know if you need to share. Come as you are or covered in glitter, the only goals are to have fun and build community.

  • June 12 – Lower Saranac from Ampersand Bay
  • July 10 – Lake Placid from DEC Fishing Access
  • August 14 – Lake Flower from River Street Boat Launch

Registration is not required, but RSVPs are encouraged.

Join a Guided Paddle

Saranac Lake Paddle Challenge

8:30am starts:
  • June 13 – South Creek to Second Pond
  • June 20 – Follensby Loop
  • August 23 – Follensby Loop

Join us on group guided paddles to explore some of the Saranac Lake Paddling Challenge routes! Each trip requires at least 4 people to operate. Maximum 8 people. $100 per person.

Registration is required. Please contact info@guideadk.com to sign up.

Paddle-Hike-Paddles

  • July 25 – Long Pond Mountain via Long Pond
  • September 19 – St. Regis Mountain via Upper St. Regis

Why decide between paddling and hiking when you could do both in one great day! We’ll start by 8:30am and participants should plan for a long, fun day. We need 4 people minimum to run the trip. 8 person maximum. $100 per person.

Registration is required. Please contact info@guideadk.com to sign up.

For more information and to RSVP to events, contact info@guideadk.com.