Lewey Lake Overnight
Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27, 2009
Update:
Friday
Paddle: For those interested in
a Friday paddle, we will be meeting in the village of Speculator
at 1:00 PM and will be paddling Lake Pleasant. We will meet at the
northeastern end of the lake. As you enter the village of
Speculator on Rt. 8 coming from the Syracuse area, turn right at the
intersection of Rts 8 & 30 and proceed to the end of the lake (See
picture below).
Some of us are planning on having an early
Friday dinner in Speculator after the paddle and before checking in at
the campsite. Remember that Saturday dinner is a group dinner at
the campground. Hotdogs, rolls, and condiments will be supplied. Bring
a dish to pass. Check
the message board to see what other people are bringing.
Looks like there are also plans for a group
breakfast on Saturday. Again, check the message board to see what
people are bringing. You're on your own for lunches and Sunday
morning.
Preliminary Notes:
| • | 2nd Annual Fall Foliage Lewey Lake Camping Weekend – coordinator Patti Major pattimajor@roadrunner.com |
| • | Reserve your campsite at www.reserveamerica.com (Patti Major & Janice Crawford will be on Site 121. Sites are still readily available in the 101-122 area). |
| • | Group Weekend Activities – Saturday paddle (on Indian Lake); Saturday evening Pot Luck Dinner & Campfire on Site 121*; Sunrise paddle on Lewey Lake Sunday. |
| * | Bring a dish to pass for Saturday dinner. Hot dogs, rolls and condiments will be supplied. |
| ** | If anyone is interested in hosting a group gathering for other meal times at his/her site, please email me and I will post arrangements accordingly. |
| Rainy Day Option – The Adirondack Museum is located 27 miles north of Lewey Lake at Blue Mountain, Routes 28 & 30. | |
| Hiking Suggestions – Snowy Mountain (trail access is 4mi north of campground entrance); several other hiking options nearby. | |
Location: Campground is 12 miles north of Speculator on Route 30 (west side of the road).
From the Quiet Water Canoe Guide: Indian Lake offers wonderful paddling opportunities with many bays, inlets, protected coves and islands to explore. Paddle the lake’s southern half – more protected than north end of lake; southern half is where most of the campsites are. Paddling out from the boat access at end of the western arm, note Snowy Mountain to the north (potential to see peregrine falcons); two picnic areas available – smaller one approximately 2.0 miles down, on an island right hand side of shore; 2nd area is at the very end of the arm – has picnic tables, grate, outhouse, wide boat-landing area; boasts beautiful series of cascading waterfalls w/ brook; paddle to Jessup River and return.
Be sure to check the website and/or message board for updates (and to view the 2008 trip report and pictures).
You are responsible for making all of your own arrangements for the weekend.
An Early Bird Paddle will be arranged for those wanting to paddle Friday afternoon, details to follow.