Narrows of Lake George, NY

[adkjoe]

On the weekend of October 18th 2025 myself, friends Tim Goodrich and Patrick Dolan set off on the Queen of Lakes, Lake George, NY for an overnight. This would be my first adventure of 2025 and most likely my last as well. Life has been hectic "In a good Way" and I've barely paddled. We headed for the Narrows on Lake George and the many islands. After Columbus Day the island campsites revert back to first come, first serve, we wound up making camp on "Mohican Island". We then paddled further north to Black Mountain Point, explored Paradise Bay and other stunning coves. That next day was calling for 20 MPH+ winds after 10AM. So we broke camp and were back on the water by 9AM and off the water just as the rollers started. Although short the adventure and company were spectacular as was the weather. Overnight temps were in the low 40's which I felt was pretty wonderful for sleeping.

Video from our trip

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Joe, thanks for posting those lovely photos and video.

Lake George has been one of my favorite places of all time because the entire setting is so striking, and because I spent three summers there during my college years in the 60s. I've paddled day trips in the Bolton Landing area, Narrows section and into beautiful Paradise Bay.

I identified your new purple Hemlock Eaglet and the Bell Rock Star, but I'm curious what model Millbrook the red canoe is.

 

[Gamma1214]

Pretty country for sure. I really like the shot at 2:24 of the video