Sunday, June 14, 2009
Approximately 10-12 Miles
Two different launch sites
Group 1 Best For Experienced Paddlers
There will be two groups. Group 1 will launch at 11 a.m. and group 2 will launch at 12. Group 2 must wait for Group 1 to arrive before they launch.
Kayuta Lake is located on the way to Old Forge. The paddle is through a series of small lakes and is approximately 10-12 miles round trip. We will meet at the launch site at 11:00 AM (See Directions Below). The paddle is much longer than our local paddles and wind conditions are usually very strong on the return leg. Please evaluate your abilities prior to participating. Also, be sure that you are properly dressed for the paddle and have all appropriate equipment. A spray skirt would be helpful. If there is interest, we can go to the Buffalo Head Inn in Forestport for dinner after the trip.
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Group 1 map Group 2 map
Directions from Syracuse for Group 1: Take the NYS Thruway east from Syracuse to Exit 33 which is Route 365. This is also the exit for the Turning Stone Casino. Take Route 365 toward Rome, NY. There are several turns as Route 365 goes around Rome, so watch for the Route 365 signs. Continue on Route 365. You will be going through Holland Patent and Barneveld. Route 365 takes a left turn in Barneveld. Continue through Barneveld to Routes 12 & 28 North. Take Routes 12 & 28 North toward Old Forge. Just past the Kayuta Kwick n E-Z on your right, Routes 12 & 28 split (Note: This Kwick n E-Z is now closed). Take Route 28 toward Old Forge. About one tenth of a mile past this intersection you will see a highway department storage dome on the left. On the right opposite this dome you will see State Dam Road. Follow State Dam Road about one mile to the launch point. The road is bumpy, so go slow. The GPS coordinates of the launch point are N43° 25.362 and W075° 12.454.
Directions from Syracuse for Group 2: Take the NYS Thruway east from Syracuse to Exit 33 which is Route 365. This is also the exit for the Turning Stone Casino. Take Route 365 toward Rome, NY. There are several turns as Route 365 goes around Rome, so watch for the Route 365 signs. Continue on Route 365. You will be going through Holland Patent and Barneveld. Route 365 takes a left turn in Barneveld. Continue through Barneveld to Routes 12 & 28 North. Take Routes 12 & 28 North toward Old Forge. Turn Right onto County Route 59/Dayton Road then bear right onto Brown Tract Road then the road name changes to County Route 72 or Bardwell Mills Road than turn left to stay on Route 72, then left again on Lake Julia Road/Route 72 and put-in is at bridge.
Please Note: Directions for each trip are provided to help people unfamiliar with the area to find the location of the trip. They are not meant to necessarily be the most direct route from your own location.
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