New York · Unknown Co.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
· 147 mi · Class
Optimal: 4100–12200 CFS · USGS #01335754
15,400CFS
31.16 ft gauge height
Above Optimal→Stable
Avg flow: 8,162 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #01335754
Designated Water Trail · Private
The NFCT runs through the heart of the scenic Adirondack Park. Starting at the NFCT’s western terminus in Old Forge, the trail goes through the Fulton Chain of Lakes on the way to Long Lake and the Raquette River in the High Peaks Wilderness. From there, it crosses the Saranac Chain of Lakes to the Saranac River, where it drops off the Adirondack Plateau into Lake Champlain. (Source: Northern Forest Canoe Trail)
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