Black River
Dexter, NY
Sunday, October 5, 2008
7 miles

We will paddle from Dexter (Delorme page 91 on the bottom) and paddle up the Black River through the Black River Gorge to Brownville. We start out paddling through a couple of small bays known for wildlife. As the river narrows we will paddle the beautiful Black River gorge with walls thirty feet high. Above Brownville the Black is used by whitewater kayakers and rafters, we will NOT encounter any rapids just beautiful scenery, bring your cameras.

This trip is NOT for beginners. We will be paddling 6-7 miles and there can be some chop on the river if breezy (bring your spray skirts). Please be sure that you are properly dressed for the paddle and have all appropriate equipment Bring lunch and snacks, water, gear, etc.
For those who want to caravan and/or carpool, we'll leave from the Cicero park-n-ride across the road from the bottom of the northbound Cicero exit ramp off Route 81, at 11 AM. Rather than have a lot of vehicles with one driver, let's try to put two or more in each vehicle (bring your spare foam blocks, straps, etc.) so come a few minutes early.

For those who want to meet us there - take Rt. 81 north to exit 46/Coffeen St. Take a left at the end of the ramp onto Rt. 12F. Stay on 12F to Rt. 180 - take a right to Dexter. After crossing the river, take the first right onto Water St. go one block and bear right onto Canal St.( Fire Dept on right.) drive over steel Bridge parking lot 1/4 mile straight ahead of you. We should be on the water paddling by 12:00 PM . We should be off the water by mid to late afternoon and will probably go out for a bite to eat at the Barracks in Sackets Harbor